nodebench_search_views

Search for views by keyword — matches against titles, descriptions, tags, and tool categories. Use this to find the right view for a task.

SERVERNodebench SOURCEnodebench-mcp
Low RISK CLASS
Category Read
Parameters 00 required
Recommended Allowedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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What nodebench_search_views does on Nodebench

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

Why nodebench_search_views is rated Low

The tool retrieves and queries existing data (views, their metadata) to help locate relevant resources. It performs read-only matching against existing information without side effects, fitting the 'Read' category. Severity is low because search operations have minimal blast radius—worst case is returning irrelevant results or all results, with no ability to modify data or trigger external actions.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Search for views by keyword — matches against titles, descriptions, tags, and tool categories.' This is a pure search/query operation with no data modification, deletion, or external execution.

Questions about nodebench_search_views

What does the nodebench_search_views tool do? +

Search for views by keyword — matches against titles, descriptions, tags, and tool categories. Use this to find the right view for a task. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Nodebench MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on nodebench_search_views? +

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

What risk level is nodebench_search_views? +

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

Can I rate-limit nodebench_search_views? +

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

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

nodebench_search_views is provided by the Nodebench MCP server (nodebench-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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