search_datasets_tool
AI agents call search_datasets_tool to retrieve information from World Bank Data360 MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves or queries datasets without side effects, consistent with the Read category. The World Bank Data360 server is designed for data access and analysis, not data mutation or destruction. Despite the empty tool description reducing confidence slightly, the naming convention and server context strongly indicate read-only search functionality.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'search_datasets_tool' indicates a search operation. Server description states it enables 'searches' and 'filtered data retrieval' with no modification or deletion capabilities.
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search_datasets_tool. It is categorised as a Read tool in the World Bank Data360 MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the World Bank Data360 MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for search_datasets_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 World Bank Data360 MCP Server. Nothing to install.
search_datasets_tool 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 search_datasets_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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for search_datasets_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.
search_datasets_tool is provided by the World Bank Data360 MCP Server MCP server (llnormll/world-bank-data-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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