get_library_docs

Search a library's official documentation for specific questions or keywords.

Server OmniDocs MCP yogesh-g-3468/omnidocs-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_library_docs does on OmniDocs MCP

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

Why get_library_docs needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves documentation content. It has no side effects, does not create, modify, delete, or execute anything. The severity is low because misuse (e.g., searching for misleading documentation excerpts) poses minimal operational risk compared to write, execute, or destructive actions.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Search[es] a library's official documentation' — a retrieval operation. The server's purpose is to 'crawl, index, and semantically search official framework documentation' without modifying or executing code.

Questions about get_library_docs

What does the get_library_docs tool do? +

Search a library's official documentation for specific questions or keywords. It is categorised as a Read tool in the OmniDocs MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_library_docs? +

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

What risk level is get_library_docs? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_library_docs? +

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

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

get_library_docs is provided by the OmniDocs MCP server (yogesh-g-3468/omnidocs-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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