Search for icons using the Icons8 API - the ONLY source for genuine Icons8 icons. Use English terms and consider Icon8's metaphors for better results. SEARCH TIPS - Use these general approaches for better matches: • Use simple, descriptive terms (e.g., "home", "user", "settings") • Try action w...
Accepts freeform code/query input (query)
Part of the Icons8mcp MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
AI agents call search_icons to retrieve information from Icons8mcp without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
Even though search_icons only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
tools:
search_icons:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full Icons8mcp policy for all 4 tools.
Agents calling read-class tools like search_icons have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:
Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.
Search for icons using the Icons8 API - the ONLY source for genuine Icons8 icons. Use English terms and consider Icon8's metaphors for better results. SEARCH TIPS - Use these general approaches for better matches: • Use simple, descriptive terms (e.g., "home", "user", "settings") • Try action words for functions (e.g., "search", "download", "edit") • Use object names for items (e.g., "phone", "computer", "car") • Consider synonyms if first search doesn't work • Think about what the icon represents conceptually • Use single words or short phrases for best results Args: query: The search term to find icons (use metaphors above for better results) ctx: MCP context for API access platform: Optional filter by platform/style (e.g., 'ios', 'fluent', 'color') category: Optional filter by category (e.g., 'transport', 'business') amount: Maximum number of results to return (default: 10) offset: Number of results to skip (for pagination) Returns: Search results including matching icons from Icons8 catalog . It is categorised as a Read tool in the Icons8mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for search_icons. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Icons8mcp MCP server.
search_icons 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 search_icons rule in your Intercept 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 Intercept policy for search_icons. 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.
search_icons is provided by the Icons8mcp MCP server (icons8community/icons8mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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