set_torrent_download_limit

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why set_torrent_download_limit needs a policy

This tool modifies a torrent's properties (download speed limit) in a reversible manner. It is not destructive since the limit can be changed again or removed. It is not Execute since it does not run code or arbitrary operations—it configures a specific qBittorrent parameter. It is Write-category because it creates or modifies settings that control torrent behavior.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description: "set_torrent_download_limit" with description "Set torrent download speed limit". This modifies a torrent's configuration setting (download speed limit) but does not delete data or execute arbitrary commands.

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

POLICY

How to control set_torrent_download_limit

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

policy.json

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

set_torrent_download_limit 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.

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FAQ

Questions about set_torrent_download_limit

What does the set_torrent_download_limit tool do? +

Set torrent download speed limit. It is categorised as a Write tool in the qBittorrent MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on set_torrent_download_limit? +

Register the qBittorrent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_torrent_download_limit: 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 qBittorrent MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is set_torrent_download_limit? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_torrent_download_limit? +

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

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

set_torrent_download_limit is provided by the qBittorrent MCP server (pickpppcc/qbittorrent-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every qBittorrent MCP tool call.

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