search_data_file

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why search_data_file needs a policy

This tool performs a search operation across game data files, which is a retrieval/query action typical of Read category tools. It has no capability to modify, delete, execute code, or cause financial transactions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could retrieve unwanted game data but cannot cause irreversible harm or execute external operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'search_data_file' and description 'Search any file in the data directory for matching entries' indicate a read-only query operation that retrieves data without modification or side effects.

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

POLICY

How to control search_data_file

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

policy.json

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

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

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about search_data_file

What does the search_data_file tool do? +

Search any file in the data directory for matching entries. It is categorised as a Read tool in the OSRS MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on search_data_file? +

Register the OSRS MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for search_data_file: 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 OSRS MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is search_data_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit search_data_file? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the search_data_file 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_data_file completely? +

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

search_data_file is provided by the OSRS MCP Server MCP server (jayarrowz/mcp-osrs). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every OSRS MCP Server tool call.

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