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post_ga4gh_datasets_search

Get a list of datasets in GA4GH format

How to control post_ga4gh_datasets_search ↓

What post_ga4gh_datasets_search does on OrigeneMCP

AI agents call post_ga4gh_datasets_search to retrieve information from OrigeneMCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

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Why post_ga4gh_datasets_search needs a policy

The tool retrieves a list of datasets in GA4GH (Global Alliance for Genomics and Health) format. Despite the 'post' prefix (likely referring to the HTTP POST method used for GA4GH search endpoints, which is a common pattern for search/query operations), the described action is purely read/retrieval: listing datasets. No creation, modification, deletion, or financial operations are implied.

From the tool's definition 'Get a list of datasets in GA4GH format' - retrieves/queries data with no side effects

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access post_ga4gh_datasets_search gives an agent:

How to control post_ga4gh_datasets_search

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 post_ga4gh_datasets_search:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "post_ga4gh_datasets_search": {}
  }
}

post_ga4gh_datasets_search is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register OrigeneMCP — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about post_ga4gh_datasets_search

What does the post_ga4gh_datasets_search tool do? +

Get a list of datasets in GA4GH format. 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 post_ga4gh_datasets_search? +

Register the Origene MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for post_ga4gh_datasets_search: 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 post_ga4gh_datasets_search? +

post_ga4gh_datasets_search is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit post_ga4gh_datasets_search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the post_ga4gh_datasets_search 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 post_ga4gh_datasets_search completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for post_ga4gh_datasets_search. 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 post_ga4gh_datasets_search? +

post_ga4gh_datasets_search 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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