setlistfm_search_artist

Search for an artist on Setlist.fm.

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

What setlistfm_search_artist does on UnClick

AI agents call setlistfm_search_artist 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
api_key string
artistName string Yes

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why setlistfm_search_artist needs a policy

This tool retrieves data about artists from Setlist.fm without modifying, creating, deleting, or executing any actions. It is a straightforward read operation that simply queries and returns matching artist information.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'search' and description states 'Search for an artist on Setlist.fm' — a query operation with no side effects.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Questions about setlistfm_search_artist

What does the setlistfm_search_artist tool do? +

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

What parameters does setlistfm_search_artist accept? +

setlistfm_search_artist accepts 2 parameters: api_key, artistName. Required: artistName. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on setlistfm_search_artist? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit setlistfm_search_artist? +

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

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

setlistfm_search_artist 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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