[IN DEVELOPMENT] [READ] Search the Layer 3 curated directory of MCP servers and agent-work tools. The directory has 30 entries across three vetting tiers — first-party (operated by the swarm.tips DAO), vetted (third-party, we've used + verified), discovered (cataloged from public sources, not yet...
Risk signalsAccepts freeform code/query input (query)
Part of the Swarm Tips — Aggregated AI Agent Activities server.
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AI agents call search_mcp_servers to retrieve information from Swarm Tips — Aggregated AI Agent Activities 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_mcp_servers 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.
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"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"search_mcp_servers": {}
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}See the full Swarm Tips — Aggregated AI Agent Activities policy for all 33 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access search_mcp_servers gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.
[IN DEVELOPMENT] [READ] Search the Layer 3 curated directory of MCP servers and agent-work tools. The directory has 30 entries across three vetting tiers — first-party (operated by the swarm.tips DAO), vetted (third-party, we've used + verified), discovered (cataloged from public sources, not yet exercised). Filter by query (substring vs name/description/tags), category (substring), and tier. Results sort first-party → vetted → discovered. The same directory powers swarm.tips/discover; this tool exposes it programmatically. Use this when an agent needs to find an MCP server for a capability (DeFi, search, browser automation, etc.) instead of an opportunity (which discover_opportunities covers).. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Swarm Tips — Aggregated AI Agent Activities MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Swarm Tips — Aggregated AI Agent Activities MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for search_mcp_servers: 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 Swarm Tips — Aggregated AI Agent Activities. Nothing to install.
search_mcp_servers 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_mcp_servers 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for search_mcp_servers. 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_mcp_servers is provided by the Swarm Tips — Aggregated AI Agent Activities MCP server (https://mcp.swarm.tips/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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