binary_search

Search a bounded disk interval for hex bytes, including overlapping matches.

SERVER010 Editor SOURCEAuroraAeon/010-editor-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade D, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/010-editor-mcp/binary-search.md

WHAT IT DOES

What binary_search does on 010 Editor

AI agents call binary_search to retrieve information from 010 Editor without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why binary_search is rated Low

Even though binary_search only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs binary_search safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and 010 Editor, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For binary_search, this is the rule to start with:

binary_search Allowed

binary_search is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "binary_search": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect 010 Editor, apply this rule, and every binary_search call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about binary_search

What does the binary_search tool do? +

Search a bounded disk interval for hex bytes, including overlapping matches. It is categorised as a Read tool in the 010 Editor MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on binary_search? +

Register the 010 Editor MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for binary_search: 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 010 Editor. Nothing to install.

What risk level is binary_search? +

binary_search is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit binary_search? +

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

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

binary_search is provided by the 010 Editor MCP server (AuroraAeon/010-editor-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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