AI agents call discogs_search_artists 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.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
q | string | Yes | |
api_key | string | — |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
This tool queries a music database (Discogs) for artist information. It is a retrieval operation with no side effects, no code execution, and no destructive or financial implications. Typical blast radius if misused: excessive API calls or information gathering, both low-impact risks.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'search' and description states 'Search for artists on Discogs' — a query operation that retrieves data without modifying or executing external actions.
Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Search for artists on Discogs. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
discogs_search_artists accepts 2 parameters: q, api_key. Required: q. 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 discogs_search_artists: 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.
discogs_search_artists 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 discogs_search_artists 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 discogs_search_artists. 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.
discogs_search_artists 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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