post_ga4gh_referencesets_search
A read tool on the Origene MCP server.
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What post_ga4gh_referencesets_search does on OrigeneMCP
AI agents call post_ga4gh_referencesets_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.
Why post_ga4gh_referencesets_search is rated Low
GA4GH (Global Alliance for Genomics and Health) APIs commonly use POST for search/query operations. The 'referencesets_search' portion strongly implies a read/query operation against genomic reference sets. Despite the POST method prefix, this is likely a read operation. Empty description lowers confidence.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'search' and references GA4GH reference sets, suggesting data retrieval; however, the HTTP method 'post' in the name could indicate a POST request used for querying (common in GA4GH APIs). Description is empty.
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The rule that runs post_ga4gh_referencesets_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_referencesets_search, this is the rule to start with:
post_ga4gh_referencesets_search 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 post_ga4gh_referencesets_search call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about post_ga4gh_referencesets_search
post_ga4gh_referencesets_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.
Register the Origene MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for post_ga4gh_referencesets_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.
post_ga4gh_referencesets_search 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 post_ga4gh_referencesets_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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for post_ga4gh_referencesets_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.
post_ga4gh_referencesets_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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