search_docs

Semantic search across all documents. Returns the most relevant passages.

Server MCP Generix itsphily/mcp_generix
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What search_docs does on MCP Generix

AI agents call search_docs to retrieve information from MCP Generix without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why search_docs needs a policy

This tool performs semantic search and returns passages, which are read-only operations with no side effects. It does not modify, create, delete, or execute anything. The context confirms it is part of a documentation management system focused on querying local documents by meaning. This is a standard retrieval operation with minimal risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'search_docs' and description 'Semantic search across all documents. Returns the most relevant passages' — retrieves and queries data without modification.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Questions about search_docs

What does the search_docs tool do? +

Semantic search across all documents. Returns the most relevant passages. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Generix MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on search_docs? +

Register the MCP Generix MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for search_docs: 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 MCP Generix. Nothing to install.

What risk level is search_docs? +

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

Can I rate-limit search_docs? +

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

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

search_docs is provided by the MCP Generix MCP server (itsphily/mcp_generix). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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