gutenberg_search

Search Project Gutenberg free ebooks by title or author.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 11 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-malamutemayhem-unclick-mcp-server/gutenberg-search.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gutenberg_search does on UnClick

AI agents call gutenberg_search 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	Search term (title or author)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why gutenberg_search is rated Low

This tool retrieves information from a public library database (Project Gutenberg) based on search parameters. It has no side effects, cannot modify data, execute code, delete content, or move money. It is purely informational/retrieval in nature, consistent with the Read category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gutenberg_search' and description 'Search Project Gutenberg free ebooks by title or author' indicate a query/search operation with no modification or execution capabilities.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gutenberg_search 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 gutenberg_search, this is the rule to start with:

gutenberg_search Allowed

gutenberg_search is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "gutenberg_search": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect UnClick, apply this rule, and every gutenberg_search call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gutenberg_search

What does the gutenberg_search tool do? +

Search Project Gutenberg free ebooks by title or author. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does gutenberg_search accept? +

gutenberg_search accepts 1 parameter: query. Required: query. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on gutenberg_search? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gutenberg_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 gutenberg_search? +

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

Can I rate-limit gutenberg_search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gutenberg_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 gutenberg_search completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gutenberg_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 gutenberg_search? +

gutenberg_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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