na_search_inventories

Search archival inventories and finding aids.

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

What na_search_inventories does on Nationaal Archief MCP Server

AI agents call na_search_inventories 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_inventories needs a policy

This tool searches and retrieves archival inventory records and finding aids—standard reference material in a digital archive. It has no side effects, does not modify data, execute code, delete records, or involve financial transactions. The action is purely informational retrieval, consistent with Read category tools like search, list, and fetch.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'na_search_inventories' and description 'Search archival inventories and finding aids' indicate read-only retrieval of archival metadata and finding aids without any modification, deletion, or execution capabilities.

Questions about na_search_inventories

What does the na_search_inventories tool do? +

Search archival inventories and finding aids. 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_inventories? +

Register the Nationaal Archief MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for na_search_inventories: 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_inventories? +

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

Can I rate-limit na_search_inventories? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the na_search_inventories 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_inventories completely? +

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

na_search_inventories 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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