Medium Risk

move_release

Move a release instance to a different folder in your Discogs collection. Use search_collection to find release and instance IDs, and list_folders to see available folders.

How to control move_release ↓

What move_release does on Discogs MCP Server

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

Medium Risk

Why move_release needs a policy

The tool modifies existing data (folder assignment of a release) but does not delete data or execute arbitrary code. Moving between folders is reversible — the release can be moved back to its original location. This makes it a Write operation rather than Destructive or Execute.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Move a release instance to a different folder' — this modifies the organizational structure and metadata of a collection item by changing its folder location, which is a reversible write operation.

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

How to control move_release

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "move_release": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "move_release_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

move_release 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.

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

What does the move_release tool do? +

Move a release instance to a different folder in your Discogs collection. Use search_collection to find release and instance IDs, and list_folders to see available folders. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Discogs MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on move_release? +

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

What risk level is move_release? +

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

Can I rate-limit move_release? +

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

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

move_release is provided by the Discogs MCP Server MCP server (rianvdm/discogs-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Discogs MCP Server tool call.

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