AI agents call skillsmp_search to retrieve information from Skillsmp without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves or queries data from a skills management system based on search criteria. It has no side effects, does not modify any data, does not execute code or commands, and does not delete anything. It fits the Read category as a straightforward search/discovery function. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius—misuse would only return unwanted search results, not cause operational harm.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Search skills by keywords, category, or tags' - a pure search/query operation with no modification, deletion, or execution capabilities.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Search skills by keywords, category, or tags. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Skillsmp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Skillsmp MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for skillsmp_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 Skillsmp. Nothing to install.
skillsmp_search 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 skillsmp_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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for skillsmp_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.
skillsmp_search is provided by the Skillsmp MCP server (@luckybalabalaya/skillsmp-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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