overseerr_request_tv_to_library

WHAT IT DOES

What overseerr_request_tv_to_library does on Overseerr

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why overseerr_request_tv_to_library needs a policy

The tool appears to submit a request for a TV show to be added to the media library, which is a reversible write/create operation (requests can typically be deleted). The description is dynamic/unavailable, so confidence is reduced, but the naming pattern and server context strongly imply a Write action similar to the movie request sibling tool.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'overseerr_request_tv_to_library' suggests creating a new media request for a TV show to be added to a library, analogous to sibling tool 'overseerr_request_movie_to_library'

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

overseerr_request_tv_to_library Rate-limited

overseerr_request_tv_to_library 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": {
    "overseerr_request_tv_to_library": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "overseerr_request_tv_to_library_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about overseerr_request_tv_to_library

What does the overseerr_request_tv_to_library tool do? +

(Description is provided dynamically to the decorator). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Overseerr MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on overseerr_request_tv_to_library? +

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

What risk level is overseerr_request_tv_to_library? +

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

Can I rate-limit overseerr_request_tv_to_library? +

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

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

overseerr_request_tv_to_library is provided by the Overseerr MCP server (ptbsare/overseerr-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.