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AI agents call searchTools to retrieve information from DataGen without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
Even though searchTools only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
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"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"searchTools": {}
}
}See the full DataGen policy for all 20 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access searchTools gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.
🔎 Find tools by functionality, keywords, or provider. Smart search across all available tools when you know what you want to accomplish but aren't sure which specific tool to use. Search by functionality, keywords, or filter by tool type and provider. Search examples: - "database" → Find all database-related tools - "web scraping" → Discover scraping and data extraction tools - "Supabase" → All Supabase integration tools - "file upload" → Tools for handling file operations Filters help you narrow down to exactly what you need - specific providers, etc.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the DataGen MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the DataGen MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for searchTools: 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 DataGen. Nothing to install.
searchTools is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the searchTools 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for searchTools. 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.
searchTools is provided by the DataGen MCP server (kuoyusheng/datagendev). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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