search_entities_tool

search_entities_tool

Server Reltio MCP Server reltio-ai/reltio-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What search_entities_tool does on Reltio MCP Server

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

Why search_entities_tool needs a policy

Despite the empty description, the tool name clearly indicates a search operation on entities within the master data management platform. Search operations are retrieval-only with no stated side effects. The low severity reflects that searching/querying data has minimal blast radius even if misused, as it cannot modify, delete, or execute external operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'search_entities_tool' combined with server context showing 'entity operations' and 'natural language' interaction patterns. The naming convention (search_*_tool) follows read-only operation patterns typical of query/retrieval tools.

Questions about search_entities_tool

What does the search_entities_tool tool do? +

search_entities_tool. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Reltio MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on search_entities_tool? +

Register the Reltio MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for search_entities_tool: 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 Reltio MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is search_entities_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit search_entities_tool? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the search_entities_tool 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_entities_tool completely? +

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

search_entities_tool is provided by the Reltio MCP Server MCP server (reltio-ai/reltio-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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