Search Statistics Canada datasets by keyword. Returns a list of cubes (datasets) from StatsCan. If a keyword is provided, filters results by searching in the English dataset titles. Results are limited to prevent overwhelming responses. :param keyword: Optional search term ...
Part of the Statistics Canada MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
AI agents call list_cubes to retrieve information from Statistics Canada 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 list_cubes 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:
list_cubes:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full Statistics Canada policy for all 15 tools.
Search Statistics Canada datasets by keyword. Returns a list of cubes (datasets) from StatsCan. If a keyword is provided, filters results by searching in the English dataset titles. Results are limited to prevent overwhelming responses. :param keyword: Optional search term to filter datasets by title (case-insensitive) :type keyword: Optional[str] :param default_limit: Maximum number of results to return (default: 50) :type default_limit: Optional[int] :return: Dictionary with 'cubes' (list of datasets), 'total_count' (total matches), and 'returned_count' (number of items returned after limit) :rtype: dict . It is categorised as a Read tool in the Statistics Canada MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for list_cubes. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Statistics Canada MCP server.
list_cubes 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 list_cubes 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 list_cubes. 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.
list_cubes is provided by the Statistics Canada MCP server (pranaviate/statscan-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