add_synonyms

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why add_synonyms needs a policy

The tool creates or modifies synonym mappings within a search index, which is a data modification operation (Write category). The severity is low because: (1) synonyms are configuration metadata with no direct impact on indexed documents, (2) the operation is fully reversible (synonyms can be removed or updated), (3) there is no code execution or data destruction, and (4) the blast radius of misuse is limited to…

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_synonyms' and description 'Add synonyms to an index' indicate creation/modification of index configuration data. This is a reversible write operation that modifies index settings without deleting or executing arbitrary code.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access add_synonyms gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control add_synonyms

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Searchcraft MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for add_synonyms:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "add_synonyms": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_synonyms_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

add_synonyms stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about add_synonyms

What does the add_synonyms tool do? +

Add synonyms to an index. Synonyms only work with fuzzy queries, not exact match queries. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Searchcraft MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_synonyms? +

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

What risk level is add_synonyms? +

add_synonyms is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit add_synonyms? +

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

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

add_synonyms is provided by the Searchcraft MCP Server MCP server (searchcraft-inc/searchcraft-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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