api_indexer_search_for_applications

Search for applications with various criteria

SERVERAlgorand MCP SOURCEgoplausible/algorand-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What api_indexer_search_for_applications does on Algorand MCP

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

RISK

Why api_indexer_search_for_applications is rated Low

The tool performs a read-only search operation on Algorand blockchain applications. It retrieves information matching specified criteria but does not create, modify, delete, or execute transactions. The sibling tools (alpha_create_market_order, alpha_cancel_order, etc.) are financial/execute operations, but this tool is explicitly a search/query function with no side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'search_for' and description states 'Search for applications with various criteria' — this is a query operation that retrieves data without modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs api_indexer_search_for_applications safely

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

api_indexer_search_for_applications Allowed

api_indexer_search_for_applications 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": {
    "api_indexer_search_for_applications": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about api_indexer_search_for_applications

What does the api_indexer_search_for_applications tool do? +

Search for applications with various criteria. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Algorand MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on api_indexer_search_for_applications? +

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

What risk level is api_indexer_search_for_applications? +

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

Can I rate-limit api_indexer_search_for_applications? +

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

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

api_indexer_search_for_applications is provided by the Algorand MCP server (goplausible/algorand-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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