code.search_text

Regex/grep search over symbol name and doc_comment columns only (NOT function bodies — bodies are never stored). Uses Postgres ~ operator.

Server Lore Context Lore-Context/lore-context
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What code.search_text does on Lore Context

AI agents call code.search_text to retrieve information from Lore Context without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why code.search_text needs a policy

This tool retrieves or queries data without side effects. It searches metadata (symbol names and documentation comments) in a read-only manner using regex patterns. There is no capability to modify, delete, execute code, or trigger external operations. The explicit note that function bodies are not stored and only searchable columns are symbol names and doc comments confirms this is purely informational retrieval.

From the tool's definition Tool performs 'Regex/grep search' over 'symbol name and doc_comment columns only' with 'NOT function bodies'. Uses read-only Postgres ~ operator. No mutation, deletion, or execution capability described.

Questions about code.search_text

What does the code.search_text tool do? +

Regex/grep search over symbol name and doc_comment columns only (NOT function bodies — bodies are never stored). Uses Postgres ~ operator. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Lore Context MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on code.search_text? +

Register the Lore Context MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for code.search_text: 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 Lore Context. Nothing to install.

What risk level is code.search_text? +

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

Can I rate-limit code.search_text? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the code.search_text 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 code.search_text completely? +

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

code.search_text is provided by the Lore Context MCP server (Lore-Context/lore-context). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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