search_tables

Search for tables in PDF documents. Tables contain structured data like memory maps, register definitions, and command references. Returns tables in markdown format with page numbers.

Server TDZ C64 Knowledge michaeltroelsen/tdz-c64-knowledge
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What search_tables does on TDZ C64 Knowledge

AI agents call search_tables to retrieve information from TDZ C64 Knowledge without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why search_tables needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries structured tabular data from documentation. It performs a search operation that returns read-only results (tables in markdown format). There is no capability to modify, delete, execute commands, or trigger external operations. It is a straightforward information retrieval function with minimal security risk.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states it 'Search for tables in PDF documents' and 'Returns tables in markdown format' — pure retrieval with no modification, deletion, or execution capability. No side effects mentioned.

Questions about search_tables

What does the search_tables tool do? +

Search for tables in PDF documents. Tables contain structured data like memory maps, register definitions, and command references. Returns tables in markdown format with page numbers. It is categorised as a Read tool in the TDZ C64 Knowledge MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on search_tables? +

Register the TDZ C64 Knowledge MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for search_tables: 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 TDZ C64 Knowledge. Nothing to install.

What risk level is search_tables? +

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

Can I rate-limit search_tables? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the search_tables 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_tables completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for search_tables. 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_tables? +

search_tables is provided by the TDZ C64 Knowledge MCP server (michaeltroelsen/tdz-c64-knowledge). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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