post_ga4gh_references_search

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

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This record as markdown: /tools/gentel-lab-origenemcp/post-ga4gh-references-search.md

WHAT IT DOES

What post_ga4gh_references_search does on OrigeneMCP

AI agents call post_ga4gh_references_search 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 post_ga4gh_references_search is rated Low

The tool name follows a pattern of searching/querying GA4GH (Global Alliance for Genomics and Health) reference sequences. The 'search' suffix strongly implies a read/query operation. The 'post' prefix likely refers to using an HTTP POST method to submit the search query (common in GA4GH APIs), not a data creation operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'search' and 'ga4gh_references', suggesting a query/retrieval operation against GA4GH reference data

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs post_ga4gh_references_search 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 post_ga4gh_references_search, this is the rule to start with:

post_ga4gh_references_search Allowed

post_ga4gh_references_search 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": {
    "post_ga4gh_references_search": {}
  }
}

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 post_ga4gh_references_search call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about post_ga4gh_references_search

What does the post_ga4gh_references_search tool do? +

post_ga4gh_references_search 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 post_ga4gh_references_search? +

Register the Origene MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for post_ga4gh_references_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_references_search? +

post_ga4gh_references_search is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit post_ga4gh_references_search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the post_ga4gh_references_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_references_search completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for post_ga4gh_references_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_references_search? +

post_ga4gh_references_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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