Initiates a web search query using the DuckDuckGo search engine and returns a well-structured list of findings. Input the keywords, question, or topic you want to search for using DuckDuckGo as your query. Input the maximum number of search entries you'd like to receive using maxResults - default...
Accepts freeform code/query input (query)
Part of the Web Scout MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
AI agents call DuckDuckGoWebSearch to retrieve information from Web Scout 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 DuckDuckGoWebSearch 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.
tools:
DuckDuckGoWebSearch:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full Web Scout policy for all 2 tools.
Agents calling read-class tools like DuckDuckGoWebSearch have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:
Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.
Initiates a web search query using the DuckDuckGo search engine and returns a well-structured list of findings. Input the keywords, question, or topic you want to search for using DuckDuckGo as your query. Input the maximum number of search entries you'd like to receive using maxResults - defaults to 10 if not provided.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Web Scout MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for DuckDuckGoWebSearch. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Web Scout MCP server.
DuckDuckGoWebSearch 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 DuckDuckGoWebSearch 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.
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for DuckDuckGoWebSearch. 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.
DuckDuckGoWebSearch is provided by the Web Scout MCP server (pinkpixel-dev/web-scout-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.
npx -y @policylayer/intercept