This tool searches for news articles using Brave's News Search API based on the user's query. Use it when you need current news information, breaking news updates, or articles about specific topics, events, or entities. When to use: - Finding recent news articles on specific...
Accepts freeform code/query input (query); High parameter count (11 properties)
Part of the Brave Search MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
AI agents call brave_news_search to retrieve information from Brave Search 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 brave_news_search 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:
brave_news_search:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full Brave Search policy for all 6 tools.
Agents calling read-class tools like brave_news_search 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.
This tool searches for news articles using Brave's News Search API based on the user's query. Use it when you need current news information, breaking news updates, or articles about specific topics, events, or entities. When to use: - Finding recent news articles on specific topics - Getting breaking news updates - Researching current events or trending stories - Gathering news sources and headlines for analysis Returns a JSON list of news-related results with title, url, and description. Some results may contain snippets of text from the article. When relaying results in markdown-supporting environments, always cite sources with hyperlinks. Examples: - "According to [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/technology/china-bans/), China bans uncertified and recalled power banks on planes". - "The [New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/us/technology/ev-sales.html) reports that Tesla's EV sales have increased by 20%". - "According to [BBC News](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65910000), the UK government has announced a new policy to support renewable energy". . It is categorised as a Read tool in the Brave Search MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for brave_news_search. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Brave Search MCP server.
brave_news_search 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 brave_news_search 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 brave_news_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.
brave_news_search is provided by the Brave Search MCP server (@brave/brave-search-mcp-server). 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.
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