circles_search

Search for circles/teams by name.

Low RISK CLASS
Category Read
Parameters 00 required
Recommended Allowedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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What circles_search does on AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server

AI agents call circles_search to retrieve information from AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why circles_search is rated Low

This tool retrieves or queries data about circles/teams based on name criteria. It performs a search operation that does not create, modify, delete, or execute anything. The action is read-only and has minimal blast radius if misused—an AI agent could only discover information about existing circles/teams.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'circles_search' and description 'Search for circles/teams by name' indicate a query operation with no side effects.

Questions about circles_search

What does the circles_search tool do? +

Search for circles/teams by name. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on circles_search? +

Register the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for circles_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 AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is circles_search? +

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

Can I rate-limit circles_search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the circles_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 circles_search completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for circles_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 circles_search? +

circles_search is provided by the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server (elgorro/aiquila). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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