scout_search

Search codebase semantically. Returns findings with files, lines, connections.

SERVERClaude Engram SOURCE20alexl/claude-engram

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What scout_search does on Claude Engram

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

RISK

Why scout_search is rated Low

This is a read-only operation that queries and retrieves data from the codebase without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing anything. It has no side effects beyond information disclosure. The blast radius of misuse is limited to potential exposure of sensitive code patterns or locations, classified as low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool performs semantic search across codebase, returning findings with files, lines, and connections. No modification, deletion, or execution capability indicated. Description explicitly limited to search and retrieval ('Search codebase semantically.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs scout_search safely

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

scout_search Allowed

scout_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": {
    "scout_search": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about scout_search

What does the scout_search tool do? +

Search codebase semantically. Returns findings with files, lines, connections. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Claude Engram MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on scout_search? +

Register the Claude Engram MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for scout_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 Claude Engram. Nothing to install.

What risk level is scout_search? +

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

Can I rate-limit scout_search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the scout_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 scout_search completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for scout_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 scout_search? +

scout_search is provided by the Claude Engram MCP server (20alexl/claude-engram). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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