search_count

Count Odoo records matching a domain

Server Odoo MCP Server mah007/odoomcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What search_count does on Odoo MCP Server

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

Why search_count needs a policy

This tool performs a read-only query to count records based on filter criteria. It retrieves information without creating, modifying, or deleting any data, and does not execute arbitrary code or trigger external operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only query data it already has permission to access. Confidence is high due to clear, unambiguous description.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'search_count' and description 'Count Odoo records matching a domain' indicate a query operation that retrieves aggregate data without modification. No side effects, data creation, deletion, or code execution.

Questions about search_count

What does the search_count tool do? +

Count Odoo records matching a domain. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Odoo MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on search_count? +

Register the Odoo MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for search_count: 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 Odoo MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is search_count? +

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

Can I rate-limit search_count? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the search_count 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_count completely? +

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

search_count is provided by the Odoo MCP Server MCP server (mah007/odoomcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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