yelp_search_events

Search for events on Yelp.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 40 required

What yelp_search_events does on UnClick

AI agents call yelp_search_events 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
location string
categories string
start_date number

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why yelp_search_events needs a policy

This tool searches public event data on Yelp without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing operations. It is a straightforward read operation that retrieves information. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could retrieve unwanted event data but cannot cause harm, financial loss, or data destruction.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'yelp_search_events' and description 'Search for events on Yelp' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no side effects.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Questions about yelp_search_events

What does the yelp_search_events tool do? +

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

What parameters does yelp_search_events accept? +

yelp_search_events accepts 4 parameters: api_key, location, categories, start_date. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on yelp_search_events? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit yelp_search_events? +

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

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

yelp_search_events 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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