item-service-run-stored-search · Sitecore MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What item-service-run-stored-search does on SitecoreMCP

AI agents invoke item-service-run-stored-search to trigger actions in SitecoreMCP. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why item-service-run-stored-search needs a policy

This tool executes a stored search operation rather than simply retrieving static data. Although searches typically return read-only results, the execution of a stored search can trigger side effects depending on the search's configuration and context (e.g., logging, cache updates, or complex query operations).

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'run' and description states 'Run a stored Sitecore search by its definition item ID'. The verb 'run' indicates execution of a predefined search operation whose effects depend on which search definition is invoked.

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Verdict

item-service-run-stored-search Rate-limited

item-service-run-stored-search stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "item-service-run-stored-search": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "item-service-run-stored-search_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about item-service-run-stored-search

What does the item-service-run-stored-search tool do? +

Run a stored Sitecore search by its definition item ID. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the SitecoreMCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on item-service-run-stored-search? +

Register the Sitecore MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for item-service-run-stored-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 SitecoreMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is item-service-run-stored-search? +

item-service-run-stored-search is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit item-service-run-stored-search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the item-service-run-stored-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 item-service-run-stored-search completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for item-service-run-stored-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 item-service-run-stored-search? +

item-service-run-stored-search is provided by the Sitecore MCP server (ramseur/mcp-sitecore-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.