search_global_source_elements

Search/filter elements within a global source. No component param needed. Examples: - Find all buttons: type=

SERVERWebcake Storefront SOURCEwebcake-storefront-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What search_global_source_elements does on Webcake Storefront

AI agents call search_global_source_elements to retrieve information from Webcake Storefront without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why search_global_source_elements is rated Low

This tool retrieves or queries data (global source elements) without any side effects. It performs filtering/search operations, which is a hallmark Read category function. There is no evidence of write, delete, execute, or financial operations. The low blast radius and non-destructive nature support a 'low' severity rating.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'search' and description states 'Search/filter elements within a global source' with no mention of modification, deletion, or execution capabilities. Examples show filtering by type (e.g., 'type='), a read operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs search_global_source_elements safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Webcake Storefront, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For search_global_source_elements, this is the rule to start with:

search_global_source_elements Allowed

search_global_source_elements is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "search_global_source_elements": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Webcake Storefront, apply this rule, and every search_global_source_elements call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about search_global_source_elements

What does the search_global_source_elements tool do? +

Search/filter elements within a global source. No component param needed. Examples: - Find all buttons: type=. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Webcake Storefront MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on search_global_source_elements? +

Register the Webcake Storefront MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for search_global_source_elements: 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 Webcake Storefront. Nothing to install.

What risk level is search_global_source_elements? +

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

Can I rate-limit search_global_source_elements? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the search_global_source_elements 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_global_source_elements completely? +

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

search_global_source_elements is provided by the Webcake Storefront MCP server (webcake-storefront-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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