kdbai_hybrid_search

kdbai_hybrid_search

Server KDB AI MCP Server kxsystems/kdbai-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What kdbai_hybrid_search does on KDB AI MCP Server

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

Why kdbai_hybrid_search needs a policy

Hybrid search in vector databases typically combines multiple search methods (e.g., semantic and keyword search) to retrieve and rank results. This is a retrieval operation with no side effects. However, confidence is reduced from 0.85 to 0.75 because the tool description is empty, leaving ambiguity about whether it might support filtering, aggregation, or other operations that could approach Execute severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'kdbai_hybrid_search' combined with server description stating 'hybrid search' as a capability. The sibling tool 'kdbai_similarity_search' and overall context of 'vector database operations' indicate query/retrieval functionality without data…

Questions about kdbai_hybrid_search

What does the kdbai_hybrid_search tool do? +

kdbai_hybrid_search. It is categorised as a Read tool in the KDB AI MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on kdbai_hybrid_search? +

Register the KDB AI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for kdbai_hybrid_search: 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 KDB AI MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is kdbai_hybrid_search? +

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

Can I rate-limit kdbai_hybrid_search? +

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

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

kdbai_hybrid_search is provided by the KDB AI MCP Server MCP server (kxsystems/kdbai-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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