search_jobs

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why search_jobs needs a policy

The tool retrieves and returns job search results based on query parameters. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute any actions; it merely queries and returns data to the user. This is a classic Read operation with minimal security risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'search_jobs' and description states it 'Search for jobs by title, location, and filters. Returns up to 20 results per page.' This is a query/search operation with no side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access search_jobs gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control search_jobs

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Shortlist MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for search_jobs:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "search_jobs": {}
  }
}

search_jobs is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
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FAQ

Questions about search_jobs

What does the search_jobs tool do? +

Search for jobs by title, location, and filters. Returns up to 20 results per page. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Shortlist MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on search_jobs? +

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

What risk level is search_jobs? +

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

Can I rate-limit search_jobs? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the search_jobs 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_jobs completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for search_jobs. 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_jobs? +

search_jobs is provided by the Shortlist MCP Server MCP server (mls-tech-inc/shortlistjobs-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Shortlist MCP Server tool call.

Start from Shortlist MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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