cern-search-records

Search the CERN Open Data Portal for datasets, software, and documentation.

SERVERMeta Data Mcp SOURCEpypi:meta-data-mcp
Low RISK CLASS
Category Read
Parameters 00 required
Recommended Allowedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-derekslinz-meta-data-mcp/cern-search-records.md

What cern-search-records does on Meta Data Mcp

AI agents call cern-search-records to retrieve information from Meta Data Mcp without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why cern-search-records is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries publicly available data from CERN's open data repository. It has no side effects, cannot modify or delete data, and does not execute code or trigger external operations. It is a straightforward read-only search interface. The low severity reflects that misuse would only expose publicly available scientific data, with no blast radius.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'search' and description states it 'Search[es] the CERN Open Data Portal for datasets, software, and documentation' — a pure query operation with no modification, deletion, or execution capability.

Questions about cern-search-records

What does the cern-search-records tool do? +

Search the CERN Open Data Portal for datasets, software, and documentation. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Meta Data Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on cern-search-records? +

Register the Meta Data MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cern-search-records: 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 Meta Data Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is cern-search-records? +

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

Can I rate-limit cern-search-records? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the cern-search-records 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 cern-search-records completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for cern-search-records. 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 cern-search-records? +

cern-search-records is provided by the Meta Data MCP server (pypi:meta-data-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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