foursquare_search_places

Search for places on Foursquare.

SERVERUnClick SOURCEcreativelead/unclick
Low RISK CLASS
Category Read
Parameters 50 required
Recommended Allowedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/creativelead-unclick/foursquare-search-places.md

What foursquare_search_places does on UnClick

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
ll string lat,lng
near string
limit number
query string
api_key string

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why foursquare_search_places is rated Low

This tool retrieves or queries location data from Foursquare without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing operations. It is a straightforward read operation that returns place information based on search parameters. No reversible or irreversible modifications are possible, nor does it involve code execution or financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'foursquare_search_places' and description states 'Search for places on Foursquare.' The verb 'search' and the action of querying a public location database indicate data retrieval with no side effects.

Risk signalsAccepts freeform code/query input (query) · Handles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Questions about foursquare_search_places

What does the foursquare_search_places tool do? +

Search for places on Foursquare. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does foursquare_search_places accept? +

foursquare_search_places accepts 5 parameters: ll, near, limit, query, api_key. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on foursquare_search_places? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for foursquare_search_places: 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 UnClick. Nothing to install.

What risk level is foursquare_search_places? +

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

Can I rate-limit foursquare_search_places? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the foursquare_search_places 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 foursquare_search_places completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for foursquare_search_places. 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 foursquare_search_places? +

foursquare_search_places is provided by the UnClick MCP server (creativelead/unclick). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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