recommend_hnsw_ef_search

A read tool on the Mcpg MCP server.

SERVERMcpg SOURCEpypi:mcpg

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-devopam-mcpg/recommend-hnsw-ef-search.md

WHAT IT DOES

What recommend_hnsw_ef_search does on Mcpg

AI agents call recommend_hnsw_ef_search to retrieve information from Mcpg without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why recommend_hnsw_ef_search is rated Low

This tool appears to recommend or analyze HNSW search parameters (ef_search), which would be a read-like operation that queries or suggests configurations without modifying data. The sibling tools are predominantly 'analyze_' functions that inspect database state.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'recommend_hnsw_ef_search' suggests analysis of HNSW (Hierarchical Navigable Small World) search parameters.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs recommend_hnsw_ef_search safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcpg, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For recommend_hnsw_ef_search, this is the rule to start with:

recommend_hnsw_ef_search Allowed

recommend_hnsw_ef_search is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "recommend_hnsw_ef_search": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcpg, apply this rule, and every recommend_hnsw_ef_search call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about recommend_hnsw_ef_search

What does the recommend_hnsw_ef_search tool do? +

recommend_hnsw_ef_search is a read tool on the Mcpg MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcpg MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on recommend_hnsw_ef_search? +

Register the Mcpg MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for recommend_hnsw_ef_search: 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 Mcpg. Nothing to install.

What risk level is recommend_hnsw_ef_search? +

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

Can I rate-limit recommend_hnsw_ef_search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the recommend_hnsw_ef_search 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 recommend_hnsw_ef_search completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for recommend_hnsw_ef_search. 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 recommend_hnsw_ef_search? +

recommend_hnsw_ef_search is provided by the Mcpg MCP server (pypi:mcpg). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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