gtrd_gene_to_entry

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/gtrd-gene-to-entry.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gtrd_gene_to_entry does on OrigeneMCP

AI agents call gtrd_gene_to_entry 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 gtrd_gene_to_entry is rated Low

The tool name follows a retrieval pattern consistent with other biomedical database query tools on this server. The 'gene_to_entry' naming strongly suggests it maps or looks up gene identifiers to corresponding database entries—a read-only operation with no side effects. Sibling tools perform similar informational queries against biomedical databases.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gtrd_gene_to_entry' suggests a lookup operation mapping genes to database entries. Sibling tools like 'clinvar_query_sequence_variants', 'depmap_get_dependency', and 'check_genome_accessions' are all retrieval/query operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

gtrd_gene_to_entry Allowed

gtrd_gene_to_entry 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": {
    "gtrd_gene_to_entry": {}
  }
}

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 gtrd_gene_to_entry call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gtrd_gene_to_entry

What does the gtrd_gene_to_entry tool do? +

gtrd_gene_to_entry 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 gtrd_gene_to_entry? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit gtrd_gene_to_entry? +

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

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

gtrd_gene_to_entry 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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