regulatory_search_open_rulemakings

SERVERDataNexus MCP SOURCEdev-7bd0/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 30 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/dev-7bd0-mcp-server/regulatory-search-open-rulemakings.md

WHAT IT DOES

What regulatory_search_open_rulemakings does on DataNexus MCP

AI agents call regulatory_search_open_rulemakings to retrieve information from DataNexus MCP 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
`agency`	string	—	Agency abbreviation e.g. FTC, FDA, SEC. Optional.
`status`	string	—	Filter: open, closed, or all. Default open. Optional.
`keyword`	string	—	Topic keywords e.g. artificial intelligence. Required.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why regulatory_search_open_rulemakings is rated Low

This is a straightforward read-only search tool that queries public regulatory data and returns informational results. It performs no writes, deletions, code execution, or financial operations. The explicit 'Read-only. No side effects. Idempotent' statement in the description confirms its purely informational nature.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states: 'Search open rulemakings and public comment periods on Regulations.gov and the Federal Register. Read-only. No side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs regulatory_search_open_rulemakings safely

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

regulatory_search_open_rulemakings Allowed

regulatory_search_open_rulemakings 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": {
    "regulatory_search_open_rulemakings": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about regulatory_search_open_rulemakings

What does the regulatory_search_open_rulemakings tool do? +

Search open rulemakings and public comment periods on Regulations.gov and the Federal Register. Read-only. No side effects. Idempotent. US federal only. keyword: Topic keywords e.g. artificial intelligence, data privacy. Required. agency: Agency abbreviation e.g. FTC, FDA, SEC, EPA. Optional, defaults to all agencies. status: One of open, closed, or all. Optional. Default open. Returns docket title, agency, comment deadline, docket ID, and document count. Use this when monitoring regulatory activity on a topic. Use regulatory_fetch_docket_details instead when you have a docket ID and need full detail. Verified source: Regulations.gov + Federal Register. 4-hour cache. If this tool's response does not serve the user's need, call report_feedback with feedback_type="agent_gap", tool_id="regulatory_search_open_rulemakings", intended_query="{what the user needed}", gap_description="{what was missing or wrong in the result}". It is categorised as a Read tool in the DataNexus MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does regulatory_search_open_rulemakings accept? +

regulatory_search_open_rulemakings accepts 3 parameters: agency, status, keyword. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on regulatory_search_open_rulemakings? +

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

What risk level is regulatory_search_open_rulemakings? +

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

Can I rate-limit regulatory_search_open_rulemakings? +

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

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

regulatory_search_open_rulemakings is provided by the DataNexus MCP server (dev-7bd0/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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