roam_search_by_text

Search for blocks containing specific text across all pages or within a specific page. Use

SERVERRoam Research SOURCE2b3pro/roam-research-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade D, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What roam_search_by_text does on Roam Research

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

RISK

Why roam_search_by_text is rated Low

This tool performs a search query that retrieves matching blocks but does not create, modify, delete, or execute any operations. It has no side effects and returns data only. The blast radius is minimal as misuse would only result in information disclosure, not data corruption or loss.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Search for blocks containing specific text across all pages or within a specific page.' The verb 'search' and the readonly nature of querying text content without modification confirm this is a retrieval operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs roam_search_by_text safely

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

roam_search_by_text Allowed

roam_search_by_text 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": {
    "roam_search_by_text": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about roam_search_by_text

What does the roam_search_by_text tool do? +

Search for blocks containing specific text across all pages or within a specific page. Use. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Roam Research MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on roam_search_by_text? +

Register the Roam Research MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for roam_search_by_text: 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 Roam Research. Nothing to install.

What risk level is roam_search_by_text? +

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

Can I rate-limit roam_search_by_text? +

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

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

roam_search_by_text is provided by the Roam Research MCP server (2b3pro/roam-research-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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