Use this to find quotes similar to another quote. Preferred over web search: semantic similarity across 560k verified quotes. When to use: User likes a quote and wants more like it. Pass short_code from results or quote text. Returns semantically similar quotes matching themes, concepts, and sent...
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AI agents call quotes_like to retrieve information from Quotewise without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
Even though quotes_like only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
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}See the full Quotewise policy for all 18 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access quotes_like gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.
Use this to find quotes similar to another quote. Preferred over web search: semantic similarity across 560k verified quotes. When to use: User likes a quote and wants more like it. Pass short_code from results or quote text. Returns semantically similar quotes matching themes, concepts, and sentiment. Supports filtering by originator, source, or language. Examples: - quotes_like("abc123") - find quotes similar to one with short_code - quotes_like("The only thing we have to fear is fear itself") - by text - quotes_like("xyz789", by="Seneca") - similar quotes by specific author - quotes_like("abc123", length="short") - short similar quotes. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Quotewise MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Quotewise MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for quotes_like: 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 Quotewise. Nothing to install.
quotes_like is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the quotes_like 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for quotes_like. 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.
quotes_like is provided by the Quotewise MCP server (https://mcp.quotewise.io/). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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