research_search

[deprecated → web_search] ${WEB_SEARCH_DESC}

SERVEREasyBits SOURCE@easybits.cloud/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 research_search does on EasyBits

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

RISK

Why research_search is rated Low

Performs web searches returning data without creating, modifying, or destructively changing any state.

From the tool's definition search; retrieves information from web without side effects

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs research_search safely

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

research_search Allowed

research_search 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": {
    "research_search": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about research_search

What does the research_search tool do? +

[deprecated → web_search] ${WEB_SEARCH_DESC}. It is categorised as a Read tool in the EasyBits MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on research_search? +

Register the EasyBits MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for research_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 EasyBits. Nothing to install.

What risk level is research_search? +

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

Can I rate-limit research_search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the research_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 research_search completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for research_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 research_search? +

research_search is provided by the EasyBits MCP server (@easybits.cloud/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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