Search for images using SearXNG. Returns image results with URLs and thumbnails.
AI agents call searxng_images to retrieve information from SearXNG 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 search operation that retrieves and returns image data without modifying, deleting, executing code, or triggering financial transactions. It is a straightforward read-only operation typical of search functionality. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius—misuse would only retrieve images the user already has public access to.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'searxng_images' and description 'Search for images using SearXNG. Returns image results with URLs and thumbnails.' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no side effects.
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Search for images using SearXNG. Returns image results with URLs and thumbnails. It is categorised as a Read tool in the SearXNG MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the SearXNG MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for searxng_images: 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 SearXNG MCP Server. Nothing to install.
searxng_images 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 searxng_images 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 searxng_images. 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.
searxng_images is provided by the SearXNG MCP Server MCP server (ngc-shj/searxng-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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