vector_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/vector-search.md

WHAT IT DOES

What vector_search does on Mcpg

AI agents call vector_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 vector_search is rated Low

Vector search is a standard read-only database operation that queries a vector index to find similar vectors or nearest neighbors, returning results without side effects. The empty description lowers confidence slightly, but the tool name and server context (PostgreSQL analytical tools with sibling analyze_* functions) strongly indicate a read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'vector_search' indicates a search operation. In database contexts, search operations retrieve matching records without modifying data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs vector_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 vector_search, this is the rule to start with:

vector_search Allowed

vector_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": {
    "vector_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 vector_search call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about vector_search

What does the vector_search tool do? +

vector_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 vector_search? +

Register the Mcpg MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for vector_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 vector_search? +

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

Can I rate-limit vector_search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vector_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 vector_search completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for vector_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 vector_search? +

vector_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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