search_stores

Search store ranking list. Filter by platform, region, ad metrics, monthly visits.

Server Pipiads pipiads-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 124 required

What search_stores does on Pipiads

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
sort number Yes Sort field
time number Yes Time range: 3=All, 4=Yesterday, 0=7d, 1=30d, 2=90d
cpa_max number Maximum CPA
cpa_min number Minimum CPA
cpm_max number Maximum CPM
cpm_min number Minimum CPM
keyword string Search keyword
ad_state number Ad state: 1=Active, 0=Stopped
data_type number Yes Platform: 0=All, 1=TikTok, 2=Facebook, 3=Meta Library
page_size integer Yes Results per page
reach_max number Maximum Meta reach
reach_min number Minimum Meta reach

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why search_stores needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves store ranking data based on provided filters. It has no capability to modify data, execute code, delete records, or trigger financial transactions. The operation is purely informational and read-only, making it a low-severity Read category tool.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Search store ranking list' with filtering capabilities (platform, region, ad metrics, monthly visits).

Risk signalsHigh parameter count (36 properties)

Questions about search_stores

What does the search_stores tool do? +

Search store ranking list. Filter by platform, region, ad metrics, monthly visits. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Pipiads MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does search_stores accept? +

search_stores accepts 12 parameters: sort, time, cpa_max, cpa_min, cpm_max, cpm_min, keyword, ad_state, data_type, page_size, reach_max, reach_min. Required: sort, time, data_type, page_size. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on search_stores? +

Register the Pipiads MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for search_stores: 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 Pipiads. Nothing to install.

What risk level is search_stores? +

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

Can I rate-limit search_stores? +

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

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

search_stores is provided by the Pipiads MCP server (pipiads-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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