get_compound_by_cid
Get compound information by PubChem CID.
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What get_compound_by_cid does on OrigeneMCP
AI agents call get_compound_by_cid 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_compound_by_cid is rated Low
This tool retrieves chemical compound metadata from PubChem using a compound identifier. It performs a simple lookup query without creating, modifying, or deleting data. The operation is purely informational and poses minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent, as it cannot alter data or trigger external actions. Classification as Read is appropriate.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_compound_by_cid' and description 'Get compound information by PubChem CID' indicate a retrieval operation.
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The rule that runs get_compound_by_cid 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 get_compound_by_cid, this is the rule to start with:
get_compound_by_cid is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect OrigeneMCP, apply this rule, and every get_compound_by_cid call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about get_compound_by_cid
Get compound information by PubChem CID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the OrigeneMCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Origene MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_compound_by_cid: 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.
get_compound_by_cid 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 get_compound_by_cid 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_compound_by_cid. 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.
get_compound_by_cid 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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