Low Risk

lookup_job

Look up detailed information about a specific job posting by its search ID

Single-target operation

Part of the Pubrio MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call lookup_job to retrieve information from Pubrio 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 lookup_job 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.

pubrio.yaml
tools:
  lookup_job:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Pubrio policy for all 51 tools.

Tool Name lookup_job
Category Read
MCP Server Pubrio MCP Server
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like lookup_job have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the lookup_job tool do? +

Look up detailed information about a specific job posting by its search ID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Pubrio MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on lookup_job? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for lookup_job. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Pubrio MCP server.

What risk level is lookup_job? +

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

Can I rate-limit lookup_job? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the lookup_job 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.

How do I block lookup_job completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for lookup_job. 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 lookup_job? +

lookup_job is provided by the Pubrio MCP server (pubrio-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Pubrio

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npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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