search_objtypes

Search the objtypes.txt file for object/item definitions in the game.

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

What search_objtypes does on OSRS MCP Server

AI agents call search_objtypes 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_objtypes needs a policy

This tool retrieves and searches game definition data (object/item types) from a static data file. It performs no creation, modification, deletion, code execution, or financial operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal — an AI agent cannot cause harm by querying game definitions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'search_objtypes' and description indicate it 'Search[es] the objtypes.txt file for object/item definitions' — a read-only query operation against game data files with no side effects.

Questions about search_objtypes

What does the search_objtypes tool do? +

Search the objtypes.txt file for object/item definitions in the game. 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_objtypes? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit search_objtypes? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the search_objtypes 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_objtypes completely? +

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

search_objtypes 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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