icf_lookup

icf_lookup

Server ICF MCP Server stayce/icf-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What icf_lookup does on ICF MCP Server

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

Why icf_lookup needs a policy

This is a lookup tool operating against a read-only reference database (WHO ICF classifications). No modification, execution, deletion, or financial operations are possible. The tool retrieves information about ICF codes without changing state. Confidence is slightly reduced because the tool description itself is empty, but the server description and naming convention strongly indicate a Read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'icf_lookup' and server description indicates tools for 'lookup, search, browsing, and explanation of WHO's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) codes and qualifiers.' The suffix 'lookup' and the context of…

Questions about icf_lookup

What does the icf_lookup tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on icf_lookup? +

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

What risk level is icf_lookup? +

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

Can I rate-limit icf_lookup? +

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

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

icf_lookup is provided by the ICF MCP Server MCP server (stayce/icf-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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