Retrieves only the searchable properties of a class.
AI agents call get_searchable_property_descriptions to retrieve information from IBM Content Services MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool performs a simple metadata lookup operation that queries schema information about searchable properties. It has no side effects, does not modify data, does not execute code, and does not delete or move resources.
From the tool's definition Retrieves only the searchable properties of a class. The verb 'retrieves' and the read-only nature of querying property descriptions without modifying any state.
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Retrieves only the searchable properties of a class. It is categorised as a Read tool in the IBM Content Services MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the IBM Content Services MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_searchable_property_descriptions: 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 IBM Content Services MCP Server. Nothing to install.
get_searchable_property_descriptions 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 get_searchable_property_descriptions 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 get_searchable_property_descriptions. 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.
get_searchable_property_descriptions is provided by the IBM Content Services MCP Server MCP server (mohamedarif-m/filenet-mcp-localfile). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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