holistic_optimize

A other tool on the GEPA MCP server.

SERVERGEPA MCP Server SOURCEdevelopzir/gepa-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Other

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/developzir-gepa-mcp/holistic-optimize.md

WHAT IT DOES

What holistic_optimize does on GEPA MCP Server

AI agents call holistic_optimize as a supporting operation in GEPA MCP Server workflows.

RISK

Why holistic_optimize is rated Low

The description is empty and uninformative, which significantly lowers confidence. Based on the server context (prompt optimization) and sibling tools like 'optimize_prompt' and 'quick_prompt_improve', this tool likely performs prompt optimization — a Write-level operation at most (modifying/generating text). However, without a description, I cannot be certain.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'holistic_optimize' with empty description. Based on sibling tools, this server is focused on prompt optimization.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs holistic_optimize safely

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

holistic_optimize Rate-limited

holistic_optimize gets a rate cap, and everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "holistic_optimize": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "holistic_optimize_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 60,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

SET A RULE FOR THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about holistic_optimize

What does the holistic_optimize tool do? +

holistic_optimize is a other tool on the GEPA MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Other tool in the GEPA MCP Server MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.

How do I enforce a policy on holistic_optimize? +

Register the GEPA MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for holistic_optimize: 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 GEPA MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is holistic_optimize? +

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

Can I rate-limit holistic_optimize? +

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

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

holistic_optimize is provided by the GEPA MCP Server MCP server (developzir/gepa-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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