stackexchange_search

Search Stack Exchange (default: Stack Overflow) for questions.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 31 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What stackexchange_search does on UnClick

AI agents call stackexchange_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
`page`	number	—	Page number.
`site`	string	—	SE site (default: stackoverflow).
`query`	string	Yes	Search query.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why stackexchange_search is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries public data from Stack Exchange without creating, modifying, deleting, executing code, or incurring financial obligations. The search operation is read-only with no reversible or irreversible changes to any system or data store.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'stackexchange_search' and description 'Search Stack Exchange (default: Stack Overflow) for questions' indicate a search/query operation with no modifications or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

stackexchange_search Allowed

stackexchange_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": {
    "stackexchange_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 stackexchange_search call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about stackexchange_search

What does the stackexchange_search tool do? +

Search Stack Exchange (default: Stack Overflow) for questions. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does stackexchange_search accept? +

stackexchange_search accepts 3 parameters: page, site, 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 stackexchange_search? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for stackexchange_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 stackexchange_search? +

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

Can I rate-limit stackexchange_search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the stackexchange_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 stackexchange_search completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for stackexchange_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 stackexchange_search? +

stackexchange_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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