Search_Flows_Tool

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why Search_Flows_Tool needs a policy

The tool performs a search operation on LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) flows data, which is a read-only retrieval action. There are no side effects, data modifications, code execution, or financial implications. The verb 'search' is consistent with the Read category alongside other sibling tools like 'Search_GLAD_Datasets_Tool' and 'Search_Processes_Tool' that clearly perform data queries without causing changes.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'Search_Flows_Tool' and description 'Search LCA flows data' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no modification or execution of external operations.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access Search_Flows_Tool gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control Search_Flows_Tool

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and TianGong-LCA-MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for Search_Flows_Tool:

policy.json

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

Search_Flows_Tool is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about Search_Flows_Tool

What does the Search_Flows_Tool tool do? +

Search LCA flows data. It is categorised as a Read tool in the TianGong-LCA-MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on Search_Flows_Tool? +

Register the TianGong-LCA-MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for Search_Flows_Tool: 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 TianGong-LCA-MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is Search_Flows_Tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit Search_Flows_Tool? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the Search_Flows_Tool 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_Flows_Tool completely? +

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

Search_Flows_Tool is provided by the TianGong-LCA-MCP Server MCP server (linancn/tiangong-lca-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every TianGong-LCA-MCP Server tool call.

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