Search the public DOL v4 datasets catalog. This endpoint does not require the API key.
AI agents call dol_datasets_search to retrieve information from DOL WHD MCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves information from a public catalog without side effects. It performs a search/query operation on publicly available Department of Labor dataset metadata. There is no capability to modify, delete, or execute any actions—only to discover and read existing catalog information. The public nature and lack of authentication requirements further confirm this is a read-only operation with minimal risk.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Search the public DOL v4 datasets catalog' with no mention of modification, deletion, or execution capabilities. The endpoint is explicitly public and does not require authentication (API key).
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Search the public DOL v4 datasets catalog. This endpoint does not require the API key. It is categorised as a Read tool in the DOL WHD MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the DOL WHD MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for dol_datasets_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 DOL WHD MCP. Nothing to install.
dol_datasets_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 dol_datasets_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 dol_datasets_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.
dol_datasets_search is provided by the DOL WHD MCP server (uhq-actual/dol_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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