na_search_archives

Search the Nationaal Archief collections for archival materials.

Server Nationaal Archief MCP Server w36zl/na_mcp_server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What na_search_archives does on Nationaal Archief MCP Server

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

Why na_search_archives needs a policy

This tool performs a read-only search operation against archival records. It retrieves or queries data from the Netherlands National Archive collections with no side effects, modifications, or destructive capabilities. The action is information retrieval only, consistent with the 'Read' category for search, list, and fetch operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'na_search_archives' and description 'Search the Nationaal Archief collections for archival materials' indicates a search/query operation that retrieves information without modifying data.

Questions about na_search_archives

What does the na_search_archives tool do? +

Search the Nationaal Archief collections for archival materials. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Nationaal Archief MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on na_search_archives? +

Register the Nationaal Archief MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for na_search_archives: 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 Nationaal Archief MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is na_search_archives? +

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

Can I rate-limit na_search_archives? +

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

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

na_search_archives is provided by the Nationaal Archief MCP Server MCP server (w36zl/na_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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