clear_playlist

THE RISK

Critical Risk

An AI agent that decides to call clear_playlist doesn't hesitate, doesn't double-check, and doesn't stop at one. Whatever it removes from Plex MCP Server is gone — there is no undo for destructive operations.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access clear_playlist gives an agent:

HOW TO CONTROL CLEAR_PLAYLIST

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Plex MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for clear_playlist:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "clear_playlist"
  ]
}

clear_playlist disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

Create a free account and register Plex MCP Server — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

More Plex MCP Server tools

Destructive delete_playlist Delete a Plex playlist without deleting the underlying media (requires PLEX_ENABLE_MUTATIV Destructive remove_from_playlist Remove an item from a playlist (requires PLEX_ENABLE_MUTATIVE_OPS=true) Destructive remove_from_watchlist Remove a media item from watchlist (requires PLEX_ENABLE_MUTATIVE_OPS=true) Execute radarr_trigger_search Trigger a search for missing movies, optionally for a specific movie Execute sonarr_trigger_search Trigger a search for missing episodes, optionally for a specific series Execute trakt_authenticate Start Trakt.tv OAuth authentication process Execute trakt_start_scrobbling Enable real-time scrobbling to Trakt.tv Write add_to_playlist Add a media item to a playlist (requires PLEX_ENABLE_MUTATIVE_OPS=true)

All 54 Plex MCP Server tools →

Destructive tools on other servers

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Go deeper

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All critical-risk MCP tools → Every critical-risk tool across the catalogue, and the policy pattern that contains them.
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FAQ

What does the clear_playlist tool do? +

Clear all items from a playlist (preview unless confirm=true; requires PLEX_ENABLE_MUTATIVE_OPS=true). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Plex MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on clear_playlist? +

Register the Plex MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for clear_playlist: 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 Plex MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is clear_playlist? +

clear_playlist is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit clear_playlist? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the clear_playlist 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 clear_playlist completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for clear_playlist. 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 clear_playlist? +

clear_playlist is provided by the Plex MCP Server MCP server (niavasha/plex-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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