pass__search_items

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why pass__search_items needs a policy

This tool retrieves or queries data from Proton Pass without side effects. It performs a search operation similar to a 'get' or 'fetch' action. The explicit note that passwords are not returned further confirms the read-only, safe nature of the operation. No data is created, modified, deleted, or executed.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Search Proton Pass items by keyword' and '(no passwords returned)', indicating a query/search operation with no modification or deletion.

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

POLICY

How to control pass__search_items

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

policy.json

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

pass__search_items 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 pass__search_items

What does the pass__search_items tool do? +

Search Proton Pass items by keyword (no passwords returned). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Proton-MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on pass__search_items? +

Register the Proton- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pass__search_items: 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 Proton-MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is pass__search_items? +

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

Can I rate-limit pass__search_items? +

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

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

pass__search_items is provided by the Proton- MCP server (jorgenclaw/proton-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Proton-MCP tool call.

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