Search for code snippets and examples in official Microsoft Learn documentation. This tool retrieves relevant code samples from Microsoft documentation pages providing developers with practical implementation examples and best practices for Microsoft/Azure products and services related coding tas...
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AI agents call microsoft_code_sample_search to retrieve information from Microsoft Learn MCP 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 microsoft_code_sample_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.
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"microsoft_code_sample_search": {}
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}See the full Microsoft Learn MCP policy for all 3 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access microsoft_code_sample_search 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.
Search for code snippets and examples in official Microsoft Learn documentation. This tool retrieves relevant code samples from Microsoft documentation pages providing developers with practical implementation examples and best practices for Microsoft/Azure products and services related coding tasks. This tool will help you use the LATEST OFFICIAL code snippets to empower coding capabilities. When to Use This Tool - When you are going to provide sample Microsoft/Azure related code snippets in your answers. - When you are generating any Microsoft/Azure related code. Usage Pattern Input a descriptive query, or SDK/class/method name to retrieve related code samples. The optional parameter language can help to filter results. Eligible values for language parameter include: csharp javascript typescript python powershell azurecli al sql java kusto cpp go rust ruby php. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Microsoft Learn MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Microsoft Learn MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for microsoft_code_sample_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 Microsoft Learn MCP. Nothing to install.
microsoft_code_sample_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 microsoft_code_sample_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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for microsoft_code_sample_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.
microsoft_code_sample_search is provided by the Microsoft Learn MCP server (https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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