Low Risk

get_similar_names

Find ENS names semantically similar to a given name using vector embeddings across 3.6M+ names. Returns similar names with similarity scores and live marketplace data (price, owner, expiry). Great for discovering related names for portfolio building or brand exploration.

Single-target operation

Part of the Name Whisper MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call get_similar_names to retrieve information from Name Whisper without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though get_similar_names only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

namewhisper-ens-tools.yaml
tools:
  get_similar_names:
    rules:
      - action: allow

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Tool Name get_similar_names
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like get_similar_names have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the get_similar_names tool do? +

Find ENS names semantically similar to a given name using vector embeddings across 3.6M+ names. Returns similar names with similarity scores and live marketplace data (price, owner, expiry). Great for discovering related names for portfolio building or brand exploration.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Name Whisper MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_similar_names? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for get_similar_names. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Name Whisper MCP server.

What risk level is get_similar_names? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_similar_names? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_similar_names rule in your Intercept 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 get_similar_names completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for get_similar_names. 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 get_similar_names? +

get_similar_names is provided by the Name Whisper MCP server (namewhisper/ens-tools). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Name Whisper

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
github.com/policylayer/intercept →
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