mb_search_artists

Search for artists on MusicBrainz.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 21 required

What mb_search_artists does on UnClick

AI agents call mb_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
query string Yes

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why mb_search_artists needs a policy

This tool performs a search/query operation against MusicBrainz to retrieve artist information. It has no side effects, does not modify data, execute code, delete records, or involve financial transactions. It is a straightforward Read operation with minimal security risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mb_search_artists' and description 'Search for artists on MusicBrainz' indicate a query operation that retrieves data without modification.

Risk signalsAccepts freeform code/query input (query)

Questions about mb_search_artists

What does the mb_search_artists tool do? +

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

What parameters does mb_search_artists accept? +

mb_search_artists accepts 2 parameters: limit, 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 mb_search_artists? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mb_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 mb_search_artists? +

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

Can I rate-limit mb_search_artists? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mb_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 mb_search_artists completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mb_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 mb_search_artists? +

mb_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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