get_xrefs_symbol

A read tool on the Origene MCP server.

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/get-xrefs-symbol.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_xrefs_symbol does on OrigeneMCP

AI agents call get_xrefs_symbol 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 get_xrefs_symbol is rated Low

The 'get_' prefix and '_symbol' suffix indicate a data retrieval operation that fetches cross-reference identifiers associated with a gene/protein symbol. This is consistent with biomedical database query patterns—returning linked identifiers from genomic or protein databases without modifying data. No side effects, no destructive operations, and no financial implications are evident.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_xrefs_symbol' suggests retrieval of cross-reference data by symbol. The naming convention aligns with other sibling tools like 'clinvar_get_best_refseqid_by_sequence' and 'depmap_get_dependency' which are query/retrieval operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_xrefs_symbol 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_xrefs_symbol, this is the rule to start with:

get_xrefs_symbol Allowed

get_xrefs_symbol 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": {
    "get_xrefs_symbol": {}
  }
}

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 get_xrefs_symbol call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_xrefs_symbol

What does the get_xrefs_symbol tool do? +

get_xrefs_symbol is a read tool on the Origene MCP server. 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_xrefs_symbol? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_xrefs_symbol? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_xrefs_symbol 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_xrefs_symbol completely? +

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

get_xrefs_symbol 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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