Search for ABAP objects or search within source code. Two modes: 1. Object search (default): Search by name pattern with wildcards (* for any characters). Returns object type, name, package, description, and ADT URI. Use this to find classes, programs, function modules, tables, etc. 2. Source cod...
Accepts freeform code/query input (query); Single-target operation
Part of the Arc 1 MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
AI agents call SAPSearch to retrieve information from Arc 1 without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
Even though SAPSearch only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
tools:
SAPSearch:
rules:
- action: allow See the full Arc 1 policy for all 11 tools.
Agents calling read-class tools like SAPSearch have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:
Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.
Search for ABAP objects or search within source code. Two modes: 1. Object search (default): Search by name pattern with wildcards (* for any characters). Returns object type, name, package, description, and ADT URI. Use this to find classes, programs, function modules, tables, etc. 2. Source code search (searchType="source_code"): Full-text search within ABAP source code across the system. Use this to find all objects containing a specific string (e.g., a method call, variable name, or class reference). Requires SAP_BASIS >= 7.51. Tips: BOR business objects appear as SOBJ type in results. The uri field from results can be used directly with SAPNavigate for references.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Arc 1 MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for SAPSearch. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Arc 1 MCP server.
SAPSearch is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the SAPSearch rule in your Intercept 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.
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for SAPSearch. 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.
SAPSearch is provided by the Arc 1 MCP server (arc-1). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.
npx -y @policylayer/intercept