igdb.games.search

Search 280K+ games in IGDB (Twitch) — rich metadata with genres, platforms, ratings, cover art, and release dates

SERVERApibase SOURCEapibase-mcp-client

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 21 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-whiteknightonhorse-apibase/igdb.games.search.md

WHAT IT DOES

What igdb.games.search does on Apibase

AI agents call igdb.games.search 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
`limit`	integer	—	Maximum number of results to return (default 10, max 50)
`query`	string	Yes	Search query for games (e.g. "Cyberpunk 2077", "The Legend of Zelda", "Elden Ring")

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why igdb.games.search is rated Low

Tool queries game database and returns metadata with no side effects or data modification.

From the tool's definition Search 280K+ games in IGDB — retrieves rich metadata with genres, platforms, ratings

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs igdb.games.search 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 igdb.games.search, this is the rule to start with:

igdb.games.search Allowed

igdb.games.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": {
    "igdb.games.search": {}
  }
}

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 igdb.games.search call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about igdb.games.search

What does the igdb.games.search tool do? +

Search 280K+ games in IGDB (Twitch) — rich metadata with genres, platforms, ratings, cover art, and release dates. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Apibase MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does igdb.games.search accept? +

igdb.games.search accepts 2 parameters: limit, 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 igdb.games.search? +

Register the Apibase MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for igdb.games.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 Apibase. Nothing to install.

What risk level is igdb.games.search? +

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

Can I rate-limit igdb.games.search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the igdb.games.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 igdb.games.search completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for igdb.games.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 igdb.games.search? +

igdb.games.search 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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