dblp_search_publications
Search DBLP for computer science publications.
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What dblp_search_publications does on UnClick
AI agents call dblp_search_publications to retrieve information from UnClick without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
query | string | Yes | Title, author, or keyword. |
max_results | number | — | Max results (default 10, max 30). |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why dblp_search_publications is rated Low
This tool retrieves or queries publication data from DBLP (Digital Bibliography & Library Project), a public computer science bibliographic database. It has no side effects, does not execute code or commands, and does not modify or delete data. It is a straightforward read-only search operation against a public database.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'search' and description states 'Search DBLP for computer science publications' with no mention of modification, execution, or deletion capabilities.
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The rule that runs dblp_search_publications safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and UnClick, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For dblp_search_publications, this is the rule to start with:
dblp_search_publications is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect UnClick, apply this rule, and every dblp_search_publications call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about dblp_search_publications
Search DBLP for computer science publications. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
dblp_search_publications accepts 2 parameters: query, max_results. Required: query. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for dblp_search_publications: 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.
dblp_search_publications is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the dblp_search_publications 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for dblp_search_publications. 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.
dblp_search_publications 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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