abn_search

Search for Australian businesses by name.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 21 required

What abn_search does on UnClick

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
name string Yes
api_key string

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why abn_search needs a policy

This tool retrieves publicly available business registration data without modifying, executing, deleting, or committing financial obligations. It is a straightforward read operation that queries an Australian business registry. The low severity reflects minimal risk—the data returned is public and the operation is non-destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'abn_search' and description 'Search for Australian businesses by name' indicate a query/lookup operation. ABN (Australian Business Number) lookups are public registry searches with no side effects.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Questions about abn_search

What does the abn_search tool do? +

Search for Australian businesses by name. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does abn_search accept? +

abn_search accepts 2 parameters: name, api_key. Required: name. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on abn_search? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for abn_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 UnClick. Nothing to install.

What risk level is abn_search? +

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

Can I rate-limit abn_search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the abn_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 abn_search completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for abn_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 abn_search? +

abn_search is provided by the UnClick MCP server (@unclick/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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