search_models

A read tool on the Kiln MCP server.

SERVERKiln SOURCEcodeofaxel/Kiln

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/kiln/search-models.md

WHAT IT DOES

What search_models does on Kiln

AI agents call search_models to retrieve information from Kiln without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why search_models is rated Low

The name suggests searching or listing models without modification or execution. However, confidence is moderate (0.7) rather than high because the description is empty and context (a 3D printing control server) does not clarify whether this searches local models, remote repositories, or design databases.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'search_models' implies a query or retrieval operation on a model database or catalog. No description provided.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs search_models safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Kiln, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For search_models, this is the rule to start with:

search_models Allowed

search_models is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Kiln, apply this rule, and every search_models call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about search_models

What does the search_models tool do? +

search_models is a read tool on the Kiln MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Kiln MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on search_models? +

Register the Kiln MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for search_models: 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 Kiln. Nothing to install.

What risk level is search_models? +

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

Can I rate-limit search_models? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the search_models 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_models completely? +

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

search_models is provided by the Kiln MCP server (codeofaxel/Kiln). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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