gbif-get-dataset

Fetch a single GBIF dataset record by UUID key.

SERVERMeta Data Mcp SOURCEpypi:meta-data-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-derekslinz-meta-data-mcp/gbif-get-dataset.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gbif-get-dataset does on Meta Data Mcp

AI agents call gbif-get-dataset to retrieve information from Meta Data Mcp without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why gbif-get-dataset is rated Low

The tool retrieves a dataset record from GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility) by its unique identifier. This is a read-only query operation with no side effects, no code execution, no data modification, and no destructive or financial impact. The low severity reflects that unauthorized access to public open data poses minimal risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'gbif-get-dataset' and description states 'Fetch a single GBIF dataset record by UUID key' — fetch indicates data retrieval without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gbif-get-dataset safely

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

gbif-get-dataset Allowed

gbif-get-dataset 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": {
    "gbif-get-dataset": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Meta Data Mcp, apply this rule, and every gbif-get-dataset call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gbif-get-dataset

What does the gbif-get-dataset tool do? +

Fetch a single GBIF dataset record by UUID key. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Meta Data Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on gbif-get-dataset? +

Register the Meta Data MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gbif-get-dataset: 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 Meta Data Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gbif-get-dataset? +

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

Can I rate-limit gbif-get-dataset? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gbif-get-dataset 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 gbif-get-dataset completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gbif-get-dataset. 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 gbif-get-dataset? +

gbif-get-dataset is provided by the Meta Data MCP server (pypi:meta-data-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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