discogs_search_releases

Search for music releases on Discogs.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 71 required

What discogs_search_releases does on UnClick

AI agents call discogs_search_releases 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
q string Yes
type string
year number
genre string
artist string
format string
api_key string

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why discogs_search_releases needs a policy

This tool performs a read-only search operation against the Discogs music database. It retrieves information about music releases but does not create, modify, delete, or execute any side effects. The search capability is a straightforward information retrieval function with no blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool is described as 'Search for music releases on Discogs' - the verb 'search' indicates a query operation that retrieves data without modifying it.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Questions about discogs_search_releases

What does the discogs_search_releases tool do? +

Search for music releases on Discogs. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does discogs_search_releases accept? +

discogs_search_releases accepts 7 parameters: q, type, year, genre, artist, format, api_key. Required: q. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on discogs_search_releases? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for discogs_search_releases: 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 discogs_search_releases? +

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

Can I rate-limit discogs_search_releases? +

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

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

discogs_search_releases 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.

// LOOK UP ANOTHER SERVER

Every MCP server has a record like this.

Type a name, get the same breakdown: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, capabilities, recommended policy.

Teams ship this data inside their own products. See what a licence covers →

// GET IN TOUCH

Have a question or want to learn more? Send us a message.

Message sent.

We'll get back to you soon.