roam_markdown_cheatsheet
Provides the comprehensive Roam syntax reference. Covers: formatting, links & references (page refs, block refs, embeds including embed-children and embed-path), tags, dates, tasks, attributes, queries (native and :q Datalog tables with built-in rules), tables, kanban, mermaid diagrams (with them...
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What roam_markdown_cheatsheet does on Roam Research
AI agents call roam_markdown_cheatsheet to retrieve information from Roam Research without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why roam_markdown_cheatsheet is rated Low
This tool retrieves and returns reference documentation without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is purely informational—an AI assistant queries it to obtain Roam syntax help before performing other actions. No side effects or data mutations occur from calling this tool itself.
From the tool's definition Tool provides a 'comprehensive Roam syntax reference' and 'cheatsheet' covering formatting, links, tags, queries, and other documentation.
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The rule that runs roam_markdown_cheatsheet safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Roam Research, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For roam_markdown_cheatsheet, this is the rule to start with:
roam_markdown_cheatsheet is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Roam Research, apply this rule, and every roam_markdown_cheatsheet call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about roam_markdown_cheatsheet
Provides the comprehensive Roam syntax reference. Covers: formatting, links & references (page refs, block refs, embeds including embed-children and embed-path), tags, dates, tasks, attributes, queries (native and :q Datalog tables with built-in rules), tables, kanban, mermaid diagrams (with theme support), advanced components (dropdowns, tooltips, templates, document mode, word-count), CSS tags (#.rm-E, #.rm-hide, etc.), anti-patterns, tool selection guide, and API efficiency tips.\n\nIMPORTANT: Always load this cheatsheet before creating or updating Roam content. It prevents common syntax errors and guides tool selection. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Roam Research MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Roam Research MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for roam_markdown_cheatsheet: 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 Roam Research. Nothing to install.
roam_markdown_cheatsheet is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the roam_markdown_cheatsheet 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for roam_markdown_cheatsheet. 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.
roam_markdown_cheatsheet is provided by the Roam Research MCP server (2b3pro/roam-research-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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