lastfm_search_artists

Search for artists on Last.fm.

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

What lastfm_search_artists does on UnClick

AI agents call lastfm_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.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
limit number
artist string Yes
api_key string

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why lastfm_search_artists needs a policy

This tool retrieves or queries data from Last.fm without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward search/query operation with no side effects or blast radius for misuse.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'lastfm_search_artists' and description states 'Search for artists on Last.fm.' The verb 'search' and the read-only nature of querying a public music database indicate no data modification or side effects.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Questions about lastfm_search_artists

What does the lastfm_search_artists tool do? +

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

What parameters does lastfm_search_artists accept? +

lastfm_search_artists accepts 3 parameters: limit, artist, api_key. Required: artist. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on lastfm_search_artists? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for lastfm_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.

What risk level is lastfm_search_artists? +

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

Can I rate-limit lastfm_search_artists? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the lastfm_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.

How do I block lastfm_search_artists completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for lastfm_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.

What MCP server provides lastfm_search_artists? +

lastfm_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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