sonarr_manual_import · Homelab MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What sonarr_manual_import does on Homelab

AI agents use sonarr_manual_import to create or update resources in Homelab — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Homelab environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why sonarr_manual_import needs a policy

The tool creates new records in Sonarr's database and modifies the application state by importing video files. This is reversible (items can be removed from Sonarr), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'import them into Sonarr' — this modifies Sonarr's database and library state by adding video files to the managed collection.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

sonarr_manual_import Rate-limited

sonarr_manual_import stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "sonarr_manual_import": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sonarr_manual_import_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Homelab, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about sonarr_manual_import

What does the sonarr_manual_import tool do? +

Scan a local folder for video files and import them into Sonarr. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Homelab MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on sonarr_manual_import? +

Register the Homelab MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sonarr_manual_import: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Homelab. Nothing to install.

What risk level is sonarr_manual_import? +

sonarr_manual_import is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit sonarr_manual_import? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sonarr_manual_import rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block sonarr_manual_import completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for sonarr_manual_import. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides sonarr_manual_import? +

sonarr_manual_import is provided by the Homelab MCP server (nainounen/homelab-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.