delimit_vault_search

A read tool on the Delimit MCP server.

SERVERDelimit SOURCEdelimit-cli

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/delimit/delimit-vault-search.md

WHAT IT DOES

What delimit_vault_search does on Delimit

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

RISK

Why delimit_vault_search is rated Low

The 'search' suffix strongly indicates this is a Read operation that queries or retrieves data. However, confidence is moderate (0.7) rather than high because the description is empty and 'vault' could imply access to sensitive authentication or secrets data, elevating the severity from low to medium despite the read-only nature.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'search' which typically indicates data retrieval without modification. The 'vault' prefix suggests access to stored data or secrets management.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delimit_vault_search safely

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

delimit_vault_search Allowed

delimit_vault_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": {
    "delimit_vault_search": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about delimit_vault_search

What does the delimit_vault_search tool do? +

delimit_vault_search is a read tool on the Delimit MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Delimit MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on delimit_vault_search? +

Register the Delimit MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delimit_vault_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 Delimit. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delimit_vault_search? +

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

Can I rate-limit delimit_vault_search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delimit_vault_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 delimit_vault_search completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delimit_vault_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 delimit_vault_search? +

delimit_vault_search is provided by the Delimit MCP server (delimit-cli). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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