check_precedent

A read tool on the CogniRepo MCP server.

SERVERCogniRepo SOURCEpypi:cognirepo

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade B, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/ashlesh-t-cognirepo/check-precedent.md

WHAT IT DOES

What check_precedent does on CogniRepo

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

RISK

Why check_precedent is rated Low

Likely queries precedents for comparison; no side effects indicated. Low confidence due to empty description.

From the tool's definition uninformative description; name 'check_precedent' suggests query or retrieval.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs check_precedent safely

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

check_precedent Allowed

check_precedent 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": {
    "check_precedent": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about check_precedent

What does the check_precedent tool do? +

check_precedent is a read tool on the CogniRepo MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the CogniRepo MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on check_precedent? +

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

What risk level is check_precedent? +

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

Can I rate-limit check_precedent? +

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

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

check_precedent is provided by the CogniRepo MCP server (pypi:cognirepo). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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