semrush_backlinks_overview

Get backlinks overview for a domain

SERVERScopeGate SOURCEhttps://mcp.scopegate.cloud/{api_key}

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-alifanov-scopegate/semrush-backlinks-overview.md

WHAT IT DOES

What semrush_backlinks_overview does on ScopeGate

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

RISK

Why semrush_backlinks_overview is rated Low

This tool retrieves analytical data about backlinks for a domain from Semrush. It is a read-only query operation with no side effects, no code execution, and no data modification or deletion. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only access or exfiltrate backlink analytics data, which is typically non-sensitive marketing/SEO information.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'semrush_backlinks_overview' and description 'Get backlinks overview for a domain' indicate a retrieval operation that queries backlink data without modifying, executing code, or triggering destructive actions.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs semrush_backlinks_overview safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and ScopeGate, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For semrush_backlinks_overview, this is the rule to start with:

semrush_backlinks_overview Allowed

semrush_backlinks_overview 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": {
    "semrush_backlinks_overview": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect ScopeGate, apply this rule, and every semrush_backlinks_overview call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about semrush_backlinks_overview

What does the semrush_backlinks_overview tool do? +

Get backlinks overview for a domain. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ScopeGate MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on semrush_backlinks_overview? +

Register the ScopeGate MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for semrush_backlinks_overview: 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 ScopeGate. Nothing to install.

What risk level is semrush_backlinks_overview? +

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

Can I rate-limit semrush_backlinks_overview? +

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

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

semrush_backlinks_overview is provided by the ScopeGate MCP server (https://mcp.scopegate.cloud/{api_key}). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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