Search the ORCID registry using structured field parameters or raw Solr syntax. All provided structured params are ANDed together. The query field appends raw Solr syntax to the generated clause. Returns ORCID iDs with inline name and institution data — no follow-up profile fetches needed for bas...
Risk signalsAccepts freeform code/query input (query) · High parameter count (10 properties)
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AI agents call orcid_search_researchers to retrieve information from Orcid Mcp Server 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 orcid_search_researchers 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.
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"orcid_search_researchers": {}
}
}See the full Orcid Mcp Server policy for all 9 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access orcid_search_researchers 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.
Search the ORCID registry using structured field parameters or raw Solr syntax. All provided structured params are ANDed together. The query field appends raw Solr syntax to the generated clause. Returns ORCID iDs with inline name and institution data — no follow-up profile fetches needed for basic disambiguation. For ranked disambiguation of an ambiguous author name, use orcid_resolve_researcher instead. The ORCID Public API caps results at 10,000 — use pagination for large result sets.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Orcid Mcp Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Orcid Mcp Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for orcid_search_researchers: 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 Orcid Mcp Server. Nothing to install.
orcid_search_researchers 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 orcid_search_researchers 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 orcid_search_researchers. 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.
orcid_search_researchers is provided by the Orcid Mcp Server MCP server (@cyanheads/orcid-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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