adbkidb.explore.indicators

SERVERApibase SOURCEapibase-mcp-client

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 11 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-whiteknightonhorse-apibase/adbkidb.explore.indicators.md

WHAT IT DOES

What adbkidb.explore.indicators does on Apibase

AI agents call adbkidb.explore.indicators to retrieve information from Apibase 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
`dataflow`	string	Yes	KIDB dataflow code to list indicators for (e.g. "EO_NA" for National Accounts, "PPL_POP" for Population, "MFP_XR" for Exchange Rates, "SDG_01" for SDG No Povert

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why adbkidb.explore.indicators is rated Low

Tool retrieves metadata about available indicators with no side effects or data modification capability.

From the tool's definition List all available indicators, returns indicator codes, names, descriptions

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs adbkidb.explore.indicators safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Apibase, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For adbkidb.explore.indicators, this is the rule to start with:

adbkidb.explore.indicators Allowed

adbkidb.explore.indicators 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": {
    "adbkidb.explore.indicators": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Apibase, apply this rule, and every adbkidb.explore.indicators call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about adbkidb.explore.indicators

What does the adbkidb.explore.indicators tool do? +

List all available indicators within an ADB KIDB dataflow. Returns indicator codes, names, and descriptions for a given topic category. For example, dataflow EO_NA returns GDP, GVA, investment, and savings indicators with codes like NGDP_XDC (GDP at current prices) and NGDP_RPCH (real GDP growth). Use the returned codes with adbkidb.data to query actual time-series observations. Typical dataflow codes: PPL_POP (population), EO_NA (national accounts), MFP_XR (exchange rates), GLB_ET (external trade), ENV_CC (climate data). Source: kidb.adb.org — Asian Development Bank open data, no auth required. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Apibase MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does adbkidb.explore.indicators accept? +

adbkidb.explore.indicators accepts 1 parameter: dataflow. Required: dataflow. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on adbkidb.explore.indicators? +

Register the Apibase MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for adbkidb.explore.indicators: 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 Apibase. Nothing to install.

What risk level is adbkidb.explore.indicators? +

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

Can I rate-limit adbkidb.explore.indicators? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the adbkidb.explore.indicators 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 adbkidb.explore.indicators completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for adbkidb.explore.indicators. 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 adbkidb.explore.indicators? +

adbkidb.explore.indicators is provided by the Apibase MCP server (apibase-mcp-client). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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