Get detailed variant information with optional sections. Core data (id, gene, rsid, significance) is always returned at the top level. Use sections to request additional data.
Part of the Biomcp MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
AI agents call variant_get to retrieve information from Biomcp 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.
Even though variant_get 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.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
tools:
variant_get:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full Biomcp policy for all 25 tools.
Agents calling read-class tools like variant_get have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:
Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.
Get detailed variant information with optional sections. Core data (id, gene, rsid, significance) is always returned at the top level. Use sections to request additional data.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Biomcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for variant_get. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Biomcp MCP server.
variant_get 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 variant_get 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.
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for variant_get. 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.
variant_get is provided by the Biomcp MCP server (biomcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Deterministic policy on every MCP tool call. Per-identity grants. Full audit log.