ensembl_get_genes_by_band

Extract genes in a cytogenetic band region (e.g., 'chr10q21').

SERVEROrigeneMCP SOURCEgentel-lab/origenemcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade C, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/gentel-lab-origenemcp/ensembl-get-genes-by-band.md

WHAT IT DOES

What ensembl_get_genes_by_band does on OrigeneMCP

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

RISK

Why ensembl_get_genes_by_band is rated Low

This tool retrieves genomic data (genes within a specified cytogenetic band) from the Ensembl database. It performs a read-only query against a biomedical reference database. There are no side effects, data modifications, code execution, destructive operations, or financial implications.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ensembl_get_genes_by_band' and description 'Extract genes in a cytogenetic band region' indicate a query/retrieval operation. The verb 'Extract' and 'get' denote data retrieval with no modification or execution of external operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs ensembl_get_genes_by_band safely

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

ensembl_get_genes_by_band Allowed

ensembl_get_genes_by_band 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": {
    "ensembl_get_genes_by_band": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about ensembl_get_genes_by_band

What does the ensembl_get_genes_by_band tool do? +

Extract genes in a cytogenetic band region (e.g., 'chr10q21'). It is categorised as a Read tool in the OrigeneMCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on ensembl_get_genes_by_band? +

Register the Origene MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ensembl_get_genes_by_band: 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 OrigeneMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ensembl_get_genes_by_band? +

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

Can I rate-limit ensembl_get_genes_by_band? +

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

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

ensembl_get_genes_by_band is provided by the Origene MCP server (gentel-lab/origenemcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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