// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

SEARCH TOOLS

36 tools from the Search MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 36 SEARCH TOOLS

READ 15 tools

Read browser_get_download_list Get the list of downloaded files Read browser_get_markdown Get the markdown content of the current page Read browser_get_text Get the text content of the current page Read browser_read_links Get all links on the current page Read browser_screenshot Take a screenshot of the current page or a specific element Read browser_tab_list Get the list of tabs Read browser_vision_screen_capture Take a screenshot of the current page for vision mode Read directory_tree Get a recursive tree view of files and directories as a JSON structure. Read get_file_info Retrieve detailed metadata about a file or directory. Returns comprehensive Read list_allowed_directories Returns the list of directories that this server is allowed to access. Read list_directory Get a detailed listing of all files and directories in a specified path. Read read_file Read the complete contents of a file from the file system. Read read_multiple_files Read the contents of multiple files simultaneously. This is more Read search_files Recursively search for files and directories matching a pattern. Read web_search Search the web for information

WRITE 4 tools

Write create_directory Create a new directory or ensure a directory exists. Can create multiple Write edit_file Make line-based edits to a text file. Each edit replaces exact line sequences Write move_file Move or rename files and directories. Can move files between directories Write write_file Create a new file or completely overwrite an existing file with new content.

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive browser_close_tab Close the current tab

EXECUTE 15 tools

Execute browser_evaluate Execute JavaScript in the browser console Execute browser_navigate Navigate to a URL Execute browser_new_tab Open a new tab Execute run_command Run a command on this Execute run_script Run a script on this Execute browser_go_back Go back to the previous page Execute browser_go_forward Go forward to the next page Execute browser_hover Hover an element on the page, Either Execute browser_click Click an element on the page, before using the tool, use Execute browser_form_input_fill Fill out an input field, before using the tool, Either Execute browser_press_key Press a key on the keyboard Execute browser_scroll Scroll the page Execute browser_select Select an element on the page with index, Either Execute browser_switch_tab Switch to a specific tab Execute browser_vision_screen_click Click left mouse button on the page with vision and snapshot, before calling this tool, you should call

OTHER 1 tools

Other test_tool Test tool

// RUNNING THIS SERVER

The managed route: connect Search through the PolicyLayer gateway — every tool call above is checked against your policy before it runs, with a full audit log.

DIRECT INSTALL (UNMANAGED) npx -y @agent-infra/mcp-server-search

// FAQ

How many tools does the Search MCP server have? +

The Search MCP server exposes 36 tools across 5 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute, Other.

How do I enforce policies on Search tools? +

Route the Search server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Search tools fall into? +

Search tools are categorised as Read (15), Write (4), Destructive (1), Execute (15), Other (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every Search tool call.

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