sec_frames
Cross-company values for one XBRL concept and period. Returns every filer's reported value for one XBRL concept in one reporting period (an EDGAR "frame"). Credential-free public SEC data.
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What sec_frames does on Crawlora
AI agents call sec_frames to retrieve information from Crawlora without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
unit | string | — | Unit of measure, default USD |
limit | integer | — | Max companies, default 200, max 2000 |
period | string | Yes | Reporting frame, e.g. CY2024, CY2024Q1, CY2024Q4I |
concept | string | Yes | XBRL concept tag, e.g. Assets, Revenues |
taxonomy | string | — | XBRL taxonomy, default us-gaap |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why sec_frames is rated Low
Even though sec_frames only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs sec_frames safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Crawlora, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For sec_frames, this is the rule to start with:
sec_frames is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Crawlora, apply this rule, and every sec_frames call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about sec_frames
Cross-company values for one XBRL concept and period. Returns every filer's reported value for one XBRL concept in one reporting period (an EDGAR "frame"). Credential-free public SEC data. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Crawlora MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
sec_frames accepts 5 parameters: unit, limit, period, concept, taxonomy. Required: period, concept. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Crawlora MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sec_frames: 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 Crawlora. Nothing to install.
sec_frames 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 sec_frames 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 sec_frames. 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.
sec_frames is provided by the Crawlora MCP server (crawlora-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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