Low Risk

search_executions

Search pipeline executions across an application with rich filters such as status, trigger type, and time range. Use this instead of list_executions when you need to find executions matching specific criteria. Returns JSON array of matching execution summaries.

Part of the Spinnaker MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call search_executions to retrieve information from Spinnaker 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_executions 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.

io-github-geiserx-spinnaker-mcp.yaml
tools:
  search_executions:
    rules:
      - action: allow

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Tool Name search_executions
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like search_executions have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the search_executions tool do? +

Search pipeline executions across an application with rich filters such as status, trigger type, and time range. Use this instead of list_executions when you need to find executions matching specific criteria. Returns JSON array of matching execution summaries.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Spinnaker MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on search_executions? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for search_executions. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Spinnaker MCP server.

What risk level is search_executions? +

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

Can I rate-limit search_executions? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the search_executions rule in your Intercept 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 search_executions completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for search_executions. 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 search_executions? +

search_executions is provided by the Spinnaker MCP server (spinnaker-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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