search_npctypes

Search the npctypes.txt file for NPC (non-player character) definitions.

Server OSRS MCP Server joshhmann/mcp-osrs
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What search_npctypes does on OSRS MCP Server

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

Why search_npctypes needs a policy

This tool searches a data file for NPC definitions—a pure read operation. It retrieves information about non-player characters from what appears to be a configuration or definition file. There are no side effects, no data modifications, no code execution, and no financial implications. The context of OSRS Wiki API and game data definitions confirms this is a lookup/query tool.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'search_npctypes' and description 'Search the npctypes.txt file for NPC definitions' indicate a query operation over static game data files with no modification, deletion, or execution capability.

Questions about search_npctypes

What does the search_npctypes tool do? +

Search the npctypes.txt file for NPC (non-player character) definitions. 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_npctypes? +

Register the OSRS MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for search_npctypes: 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_npctypes? +

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

Can I rate-limit search_npctypes? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the search_npctypes 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_npctypes completely? +

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

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

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