search_functions_by_name
Search functions by name substring
Part of the Ghidra MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL
AI agents call search_functions_by_name to retrieve information from Ghidra without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions — but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON SEARCH_FUNCTIONS_BY_NAME
Even though search_functions_by_name only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
RECOMMENDED POLICY
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
tools:
search_functions_by_name:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full Ghidra policy for all 27 tools.
DETAILS
MORE GHIDRA TOOLS
list_methods Read list_classes Read list_functions Read list_segments Read list_imports Read list_exports Read list_namespaces Read list_data_items Read SIMILAR READ TOOLS ON OTHER SERVERS
list_bases Airtable list_tables Airtable list_records Airtable get_record Airtable search_records Airtable search Amplitude RELATED READING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the search_functions_by_name tool do?
Search functions by name substring. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Ghidra MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
How do I enforce a policy on search_functions_by_name?
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for search_functions_by_name. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Ghidra MCP server.
What risk level is search_functions_by_name?
search_functions_by_name is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Can I rate-limit search_functions_by_name?
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the search_functions_by_name rule in your Intercept 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_functions_by_name completely?
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for search_functions_by_name. 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_functions_by_name?
search_functions_by_name is provided by the Ghidra MCP server (LaurieWired/GhidraMCP). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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