get_genome_download_summary

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_genome_download_summary needs a policy

This tool appears to query or retrieve summary information about genome datasets available for download. The word 'preview' and 'summary' suggest it returns informational metadata without side effects. This is a read-only operation typical of database queries or inventory checks. No data is being created, modified, deleted, or financial transactions initiated.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_genome_download_summary' and description 'Preview genome dataset download' indicate retrieval and preview of metadata about available downloads, not actual download initiation, modification, or execution of operations.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_genome_download_summary gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control get_genome_download_summary

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and OrigeneMCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_genome_download_summary:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_genome_download_summary": {}
  }
}

get_genome_download_summary is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
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FAQ

Questions about get_genome_download_summary

What does the get_genome_download_summary tool do? +

Preview genome dataset download. 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_genome_download_summary? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_genome_download_summary? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_genome_download_summary 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_genome_download_summary completely? +

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

get_genome_download_summary 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.

Enforce policy on every OrigeneMCP tool call.

Start from OrigeneMCP, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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