tool_search

Search deferred or specialized tools by intent. Use this when the exact tool name is unknown,

SERVERCoWork OS SOURCECoWork-OS/CoWork-OS

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/cowork-os/tool-search.md

WHAT IT DOES

What tool_search does on CoWork OS

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

RISK

Why tool_search is rated Low

The tool performs discovery and retrieval of tool metadata based on user intent. This is a read-only operation with no side effects, no code execution, and no data modification. The severity is low because misuse would only return information about other tools; it cannot itself perform destructive or dangerous actions.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Search deferred or specialized tools by intent' — this is a lookup/query operation that retrieves information about available tools without modifying, executing, or deleting anything.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs tool_search safely

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

tool_search Allowed

tool_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": {
    "tool_search": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about tool_search

What does the tool_search tool do? +

Search deferred or specialized tools by intent. Use this when the exact tool name is unknown,. It is categorised as a Read tool in the CoWork OS MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on tool_search? +

Register the CoWork OS MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tool_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 CoWork OS. Nothing to install.

What risk level is tool_search? +

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

Can I rate-limit tool_search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tool_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 tool_search completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for tool_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 tool_search? +

tool_search is provided by the CoWork OS MCP server (CoWork-OS/CoWork-OS). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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