food_search

Search for food products on Open Food Facts.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 31 required

What food_search does on UnClick

AI agents call food_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
page number
query string Yes
page_size number

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why food_search needs a policy

The tool performs a search query against a public food database, returning product information. This is a typical Read operation: it retrieves data, has no side effects, and cannot modify, delete, or execute external operations. Blast radius is minimal—an agent using this tool can only discover food product information, which is already public.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Search for food products on Open Food Facts' — search is a read-only operation that retrieves data without side effects.

Risk signalsAccepts freeform code/query input (query)

Questions about food_search

What does the food_search tool do? +

Search for food products on Open Food Facts. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does food_search accept? +

food_search accepts 3 parameters: page, query, page_size. Required: query. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on food_search? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for food_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 food_search? +

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

Can I rate-limit food_search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the food_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 food_search completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for food_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 food_search? +

food_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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