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get_cids_by_smiles

Obtain the CID corresponding to the drug smiles

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 →

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What get_cids_by_smiles does on OrigeneMCP

AI agents call get_cids_by_smiles 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.

Why get_cids_by_smiles is rated Low

The tool retrieves data (CID identifiers) based on input (SMILES notation). It performs a read-only lookup against a biomedical database without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any code. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could retrieve incorrect compound identifiers, but this would not alter data, execute code, or cause financial harm.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_cids_by_smiles' and description 'Obtain the CID corresponding to the drug smiles' indicate a lookup/retrieval operation that converts a chemical structure representation (SMILES) into a PubChem Compound ID (CID).

Questions about get_cids_by_smiles

What does the get_cids_by_smiles tool do? +

Obtain the CID corresponding to the drug smiles. 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 get_cids_by_smiles? +

Register the Origene MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_cids_by_smiles: 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 get_cids_by_smiles? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_cids_by_smiles? +

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

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

get_cids_by_smiles 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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