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What list_hub_tracks does on OrigeneMCP
AI agents call list_hub_tracks 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 list_hub_tracks is rated Low
The tool name pattern (list_*) indicates data retrieval without modification or destructive capability. In the context of a biomedical research platform, listing available tracks is a non-destructive, read-only operation. Confidence is moderate (0.7) due to missing description details, but the naming convention and server context (therapeutic research data retrieval) support a Read classification.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_hub_tracks' suggests retrieving/listing track data from a hub. The description is empty, which limits certainty.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs list_hub_tracks 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 list_hub_tracks, this is the rule to start with:
list_hub_tracks 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 list_hub_tracks call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about list_hub_tracks
list_hub_tracks 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.
Register the Origene MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_hub_tracks: 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.
list_hub_tracks 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 list_hub_tracks 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 list_hub_tracks. 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.
list_hub_tracks 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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