monica_search_contacts

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why monica_search_contacts needs a policy

This tool performs a search query that retrieves and displays contact information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward read-only query operation with minimal blast radius if misused—an agent could retrieve contact information it shouldn't access, but cannot alter data or trigger external effects.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it "Search[es] Monica CRM contacts by name, nickname, or email. Returns contact IDs and basic info." The verb "search" and "returns" indicate data retrieval with no modification or deletion.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access monica_search_contacts gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control monica_search_contacts

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Monica CRM MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for monica_search_contacts:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "monica_search_contacts": {}
  }
}

monica_search_contacts is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about monica_search_contacts

What does the monica_search_contacts tool do? +

Search Monica CRM contacts by name, nickname, or email. Returns contact IDs and basic info. Use the returned ID with other tools to get details or make updates. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Monica CRM MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on monica_search_contacts? +

Register the Monica CRM MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for monica_search_contacts: 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 Monica CRM MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is monica_search_contacts? +

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

Can I rate-limit monica_search_contacts? +

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

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

monica_search_contacts is provided by the Monica CRM MCP Server MCP server (jacob-stokes/monica-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Monica CRM MCP Server tool call.

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