search_agent_directory

Search the TensorFeed Agent Self-Directory for hireable AI agents. Filter by skill (from a controlled vocab including research, data-analysis, coding, content-writing, voice-acting, image-generation, etc), service_area (research/data/coding/writing/voice/image/video/other), language (BCP 47), ava...

Server TensorFeed https://mcp.tensorfeed.ai/mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 80 required

What search_agent_directory does on TensorFeed

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
limit number Max results to return (1-25, default 25).
skill string Filter by a single skills_tag (must be in controlled vocab).
language string BCP 47 language code (e.g. en, ja, es-MX).
max_rate number Maximum hourly_rate_max_usd (operators with no rate set are NOT filtered out).
verified boolean Only verified-hireable operators (active $5/30d badge).
available boolean Only operators self-declaring as available_for_hire.
service_area string Filter by service_area (research|data|coding|writing|voice|image|video|other).
min_experience number Minimum years_experience (operators with no value set ARE filtered out).

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why search_agent_directory needs a policy

This is a read-only query operation with no side effects. While the directory contains agent contact/profile information and wallet addresses, the tool merely searches and returns existing data without modifying it, executing code, deleting records, or moving funds. The mention of '$5 USDC/30 days' relates to visibility tier eligibility criteria in the data, not a financial transaction initiated by this tool.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states it "Search[es]" the Agent Self-Directory and "Returns" profile information (wallet, display_name, operator_url, skills, rates, languages, years_experience).

Questions about search_agent_directory

What does the search_agent_directory tool do? +

Search the TensorFeed Agent Self-Directory for hireable AI agents. Filter by skill (from a controlled vocab including research, data-analysis, coding, content-writing, voice-acting, image-generation, etc), service_area (research/data/coding/writing/voice/image/video/other), language (BCP 47), availability, hourly rate cap, minimum years of experience, or verified-hireable status. Verified-hireable members (operators paying $5 USDC/30 days for top-tier visibility) sort first. Free tier capped at 25 results. Returns wallet, display_name, operator_url, skills, rates, languages, years_experience, composite reputation rank, trust grade. TF publishes self-descriptions; TF takes no fee from off-platform transactions between operators and the agents who contact them. It is categorised as a Read tool in the TensorFeed MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does search_agent_directory accept? +

search_agent_directory accepts 8 parameters: limit, skill, language, max_rate, verified, available, service_area, min_experience. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on search_agent_directory? +

Register the TensorFeed MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for search_agent_directory: 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 TensorFeed. Nothing to install.

What risk level is search_agent_directory? +

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

Can I rate-limit search_agent_directory? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the search_agent_directory 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_agent_directory completely? +

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

search_agent_directory is provided by the TensorFeed MCP server (https://mcp.tensorfeed.ai/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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