Check if data format is compatible with NWB conversion. This tool helps determine if your existing data can be converted to NWB and provides guidance on the conversion process. Args: file_info: Dictionary with information about your data files. Should include 'format' (e.g., 'matlab', 'pickle', '...
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AI agents call check_nwb_compatibility to retrieve information from Neuro without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
Even though check_nwb_compatibility only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"check_nwb_compatibility": {}
}
}See the full Neuro policy for all 34 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access check_nwb_compatibility gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.
Check if data format is compatible with NWB conversion. This tool helps determine if your existing data can be converted to NWB and provides guidance on the conversion process. Args: file_info: Dictionary with information about your data files. Should include 'format' (e.g., 'matlab', 'pickle', 'csv'), 'data_types' (list), and optionally 'structure' describing the organization Returns: Compatibility assessment and conversion recommendations Examples: - check_nwb_compatibility({ 'format': 'matlab', 'data_types': ['ephys', 'behavior'], 'structure': 'cell arrays with time series' }). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Neuro MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Neuro MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for check_nwb_compatibility: 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 Neuro. Nothing to install.
check_nwb_compatibility 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 check_nwb_compatibility 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 check_nwb_compatibility. 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.
check_nwb_compatibility is provided by the Neuro MCP server (@brain-bbqs/neuro-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Deterministic rules across all 34 Neuro tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.
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