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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
search_tables 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_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.
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.
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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