find_mcp

Find the MCP servers by given name

Part of the MCP Finder and Installer MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

bbangjooo/mcp-finder-mcp-server Read

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents call find_mcp to retrieve information from MCP Finder and Installer 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.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON FIND_MCP

Even though find_mcp 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.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

bbangjooo-mcp-finder-mcp-server.yaml

tools:
  find_mcp:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full MCP Finder and Installer policy for all 3 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name find_mcp

Category Read

MCP Server MCP Finder and Installer MCP Server

Risk Level Low

// MORE MCP FINDER AND INSTALLER TOOLS

Write install_mcp Read collect_config

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling read-class tools like find_mcp have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER READ TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

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// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the find_mcp tool do? +

Find the MCP servers by given name. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Finder and Installer MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on find_mcp? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for find_mcp. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the MCP Finder and Installer MCP server.

What risk level is find_mcp? +

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

Can I rate-limit find_mcp? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the find_mcp 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.

How do I block find_mcp completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for find_mcp. 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 find_mcp? +

find_mcp is provided by the MCP Finder and Installer MCP server (bbangjooo/mcp-finder-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

find_mcp

Let agents act without letting them run wild.