kdbai_similarity_search

kdbai_similarity_search

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

What kdbai_similarity_search does on KDB AI MCP Server

AI agents call kdbai_similarity_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_similarity_search needs a policy

Similarity search in vector databases is a quintessential Read operation—it queries and retrieves data based on vector similarity without creating, modifying, or deleting records. No side effects are expected from executing a search query.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'kdbai_similarity_search' indicates a search operation typical of vector database queries. The server description emphasizes 'similarity searches' as a core capability for 'retrieval' operations.

Questions about kdbai_similarity_search

What does the kdbai_similarity_search tool do? +

kdbai_similarity_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_similarity_search? +

Register the KDB AI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for kdbai_similarity_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_similarity_search? +

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

Can I rate-limit kdbai_similarity_search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the kdbai_similarity_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_similarity_search completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for kdbai_similarity_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_similarity_search? +

kdbai_similarity_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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