igdb_search_games

Search the IGDB games database by name.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 41 required

What igdb_search_games does on UnClick

AI agents call igdb_search_games 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
limit number Max results (default 10, max 50)
query string Yes Game name to search for
client_id string Twitch/IGDB Client ID (or set IGDB_CLIENT_ID)
client_secret string Twitch/IGDB Client Secret (or set IGDB_CLIENT_SECRET)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why igdb_search_games needs a policy

This tool retrieves game data from the IGDB database without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is purely informational and presents no blast radius for accidental misuse by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Search the IGDB games database by name' — a query operation with no modification or side effects.

Risk signalsAccepts freeform code/query input (query)

Questions about igdb_search_games

What does the igdb_search_games tool do? +

Search the IGDB games database by name. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does igdb_search_games accept? +

igdb_search_games accepts 4 parameters: limit, query, client_id, client_secret. Required: query. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on igdb_search_games? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit igdb_search_games? +

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

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

igdb_search_games 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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