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lean_local_search

lean_local_search

How to control lean_local_search ↓

AI agents call lean_local_search to retrieve information from Lean LSP MCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

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This tool retrieves or queries data (theorems/declarations) from a local Lean project index. No side effects, modifications, code execution, or data deletion are implied. It fits the Read category as a search operation. Confidence is not higher because the description is empty, but the server context and naming strongly suggest a read-only search function.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'lean_local_search' combined with server context showing 'searching for theorems using both local and external search services' and sibling tools like 'lean_declaration_file', 'lean_file_outline', 'lean_diagnostic_messages' that are all…

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

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "lean_local_search": {}
  }
}

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

  1. Create a free account and register Lean LSP MCP — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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What does the lean_local_search tool do? +

lean_local_search. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Lean LSP MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on lean_local_search? +

Register the Lean LSP MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for lean_local_search: 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 Lean LSP MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is lean_local_search? +

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

Can I rate-limit lean_local_search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the lean_local_search 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 lean_local_search completely? +

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

lean_local_search is provided by the Lean LSP MCP server (ooo0ooo/lean-lsp-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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