Low Risk

swagger_search_apis_and_domains

Search for APIs and Domains in SwaggerHub Registry using the comprehensive /specs endpoint and retrieve metadata including owner, name, description, summary, version, and specification. **Parameters:** - query (string): Search query to filter APIs by name, description, or content - state (enum):...

Accepts freeform code/query input (query); Single-target operation

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

@smartbear/mcp Read Risk 2/5

AI agents call swagger_search_apis_and_domains to retrieve information from SmartBear MCP 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 swagger_search_apis_and_domains 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.

smartbear-mcp.yaml
tools:
  swagger_search_apis_and_domains:
    rules:
      - action: allow

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Tool Name swagger_search_apis_and_domains
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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What does the swagger_search_apis_and_domains tool do? +

Search for APIs and Domains in SwaggerHub Registry using the comprehensive /specs endpoint and retrieve metadata including owner, name, description, summary, version, and specification. **Parameters:** - query (string): Search query to filter APIs by name, description, or content - state (enum): Filter APIs by publication state - ALL (default), PUBLISHED, or UNPUBLISHED - tag (string): Filter APIs by tag - offset (number): Offset for pagination (0-based, default 0) - limit (number): Number of results per page (1-100, default 20) - sort (enum): Sort field - NAME, UPDATED, or CREATED (default NAME) - order (enum): Sort order - ASC or DESC (default ASC) - owner (string): Filter APIs by owner (organization or user) - specType (enum): Filter by specification type - API or DOMAIN (default all types). It is categorised as a Read tool in the SmartBear MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on swagger_search_apis_and_domains? +

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

What risk level is swagger_search_apis_and_domains? +

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

Can I rate-limit swagger_search_apis_and_domains? +

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

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

swagger_search_apis_and_domains is provided by the SmartBear MCP MCP server (@smartbear/mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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