This endpoint will provide you with detailed citation data available for the target keyword
AI agents call content_analysis_search to retrieve information from Dataforseo without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
limit | number | — | maximum number of results to return |
offset | number | — | offset in the results array of returned keywords |
filters | array | — | Array-based filter expression. A single condition is a 3-element array: [field, operator, value]. Combine conditions with ["and"|"or"] between them: [condition, |
keyword | string | Yes | target keyword Note: to match an exact phrase instead of a stand-alone keyword, use double quotes and backslashes; |
order_by | array | — | results sorting rules optional field you can use the same values as in the filters array to sort the results possible sorting types: asc – results will be sorte |
page_type | array | — | target page types |
search_mode | string | — | results grouping type |
keyword_fields | object | — | target keyword fields and target keywords use this parameter to filter the dataset by keywords that certain fields should contain; you can indic |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
This tool retrieves and queries citation data for keywords—a read-only operation with no side effects. It fits the 'Read' category (search, list, get, fetch). Severity is low because retrieval of public SEO analytics data poses minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent; there is no destructive, financial, or code execution capability.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'content_analysis_search' and description 'provide you with detailed citation data available for the target keyword' indicate data retrieval with no modification, deletion, or code execution.
Risk signalsHigh parameter count (12 properties)
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
This endpoint will provide you with detailed citation data available for the target keyword. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Dataforseo MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
content_analysis_search accepts 8 parameters: limit, offset, filters, keyword, order_by, page_type, search_mode, keyword_fields. Required: keyword. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Dataforseo MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for content_analysis_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 Dataforseo. Nothing to install.
content_analysis_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 content_analysis_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 content_analysis_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.
content_analysis_search is provided by the Dataforseo MCP server (dataforseo-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.