fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings

SERVERApibase SOURCEapibase-mcp-client

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 40 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-whiteknightonhorse-apibase/fcc.regulatory.search-proceedings.md

WHAT IT DOES

What fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings does on Apibase

AI agents call fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings 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
`q`	string	—	Free-text search query across proceeding descriptions (e.g. "net neutrality", "broadband", "spectrum").
`sort`	string	—	Sort field and direction (e.g. "date_proceeding_created,DESC" or "total_filing_count,DESC"). Default: newest first.
`limit`	integer	—	Number of proceedings to return (default 10, max 25).
`bureau`	string	—	FCC bureau code to filter by (e.g. "WC" Wireline, "MB" Media, "WTB" Wireless, "OET" Engineering).

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings is rated Low

Tool retrieves and queries public regulatory data with no side effects or mutations.

From the tool's definition Search FCC regulatory proceedings, returns docket numbers, descriptions, bureaus, filing counts, dates. No modifications or deletions.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings 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 fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings, this is the rule to start with:

fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings Allowed

fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings 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": {
    "fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings": {}
  }
}

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 fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings

What does the fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings tool do? +

Search FCC regulatory proceedings and rulemaking dockets from the Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). Returns docket numbers, descriptions, bureaus, filing counts, and dates. Use to research telecom regulatory actions on topics like net neutrality, spectrum allocation, broadband deployment, and consumer protection. Filter by bureau (WC, MB, WTB, OET) or keyword. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Apibase MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings accept? +

fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings accepts 4 parameters: q, sort, limit, bureau. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings? +

Register the Apibase MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings: 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 fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings? +

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

Can I rate-limit fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings 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 fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings. 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 fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings? +

fcc.regulatory.search_proceedings 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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