Structured fact-check + numerical research via Perplexity Sonar Reasoning Pro (Gateway-routed). Returns synthesized answer text plus structured sources[] with direct URLs to primary sources. Use for: specific numerical claims with methodology context, fact-check against primary sources, effect si...
Risk signalsAccepts freeform code/query input (query)
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AI agents call search_research to retrieve information from Heista 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 search_research 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.
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}See the full Heista policy for all 69 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access search_research gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.
Structured fact-check + numerical research via Perplexity Sonar Reasoning Pro (Gateway-routed). Returns synthesized answer text plus structured sources[] with direct URLs to primary sources. Use for: specific numerical claims with methodology context, fact-check against primary sources, effect sizes + confidence intervals, earnings transcripts / SEC filings / research papers. Per Phase 3.5 empirical A/B: 2-3× cheaper than sonar-pro with comparable or better quality on structured research. Real Meta IR press releases + earnings transcripts on Desk. 17 cites on Quant. NOT for: Reddit/X/community → use search_community. NOT for: broad topic landscapes → use search.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Heista MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Heista MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for search_research: 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 Heista. Nothing to install.
search_research 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 search_research 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for search_research. 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.
search_research is provided by the Heista MCP server (https://www.heista.co/api/mcp/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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