Get synsets (word meanings) for a Danish word, returning a sorted list of lexical concepts. DanNet follows the OntoLex-Lemon model where: - Words (ontolex:LexicalEntry) evoke concepts through senses - Synsets (ontolex:LexicalConcept) represent units of meaning - Multiple words can share the same ...
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AI agents call get_word_synsets to retrieve information from Dannet 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 get_word_synsets 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.
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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_word_synsets 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.
Get synsets (word meanings) for a Danish word, returning a sorted list of lexical concepts. DanNet follows the OntoLex-Lemon model where: - Words (ontolex:LexicalEntry) evoke concepts through senses - Synsets (ontolex:LexicalConcept) represent units of meaning - Multiple words can share the same synset (synonyms) - One word can have multiple synsets (polysemy) This function returns all synsets associated with a word, effectively giving you all the different meanings/senses that word can have. Each synset represents a distinct semantic concept with its own definition and semantic relationships. Common patterns in Danish: - Nouns often have multiple senses (e.g., "kage" = cake/lump) - Verbs distinguish motion vs. state (e.g., "løbe" = run/flow) - Check synset's dns:ontologicalType for semantic classification DDO CONNECTION AND SYNSET LABELS: Synset labels are compositions of DDO-derived sense labels, showing all words that express the same meaning. For example: - "{hund_1§1; køter_§1; vovhund_§1; vovse_§1}" = all words meaning "domestic dog" - "{forlygte_§2; babs_§1; bryst_§2; patte_1§1a}" = all words meaning "female breast" Each individual sense label follows DDO structure: - "hund_1§1" = word "hund", entry 1, definition 1 in DDO (ordnet.dk) - "patte_1§1a" = word "patte", entry 1, definition 1, subdefinition a - The § notation connects directly to DDO's definition numbering system This composition reveals the semantic relationships between Danish words and their shared meanings, all traceable back to authoritative DDO lexicographic data. RETURN BEHAVIOR: This function has two possible return modes depending on search results: 1. MULTIPLE RESULTS: Returns List[SearchResult] with basic information for each synset 2. SINGLE RESULT (redirect): Returns full synset data Dict when DanNet automatically redirects to a single synset. This provides immediate access to all semantic relationships, ontological types, sentiment data, and other rich information without requiring a separate get_synset_info() call. The single-result case is equivalent to calling get_synset_info() on the synset, providing the same comprehensive RDF data structure with all semantic relations. Args: query: The Danish word or phrase to search for language: Language for labels and definitions in results (default: "da" for Danish, "en" for English when available) Note: Only Danish words can be searched regardless of this parameter Returns: MULTIPLE RESULTS: List of SearchResult objects with: - word: The lexical form - synset_id: Unique synset identifier (format: synset-NNNNN) - label: Human-readable synset label (e.g., "{kage_1§1}") - definition: Brief semantic definition (may be truncated with "...") SINGLE RESULT: Dict with complete synset data including: - All RDF properties with namespace prefixes (e.g., wn:hypernym) - dns:ontologicalType → semantic types with @set array - dns:sentiment → parsed sentiment (if present) - synset_id → clean identifier for convenience - All semantic relationships and linguistic properties Examples: # Multiple results case results = get_word_synsets("hund") # Returns list of search result dictionaries for all meanings of "hund" # => [{"word": "hund", "synset_id": "synset-3047", ...}, ...] # Single result case (redirect) result = get_word_synsets("svinkeærinde") # Returns complete synset data for unique word # => {'wn:hypernym': 'dn:synset-11677', 'dns:sentiment': {...}, ...}. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Dannet MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Dannet MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_word_synsets: 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 Dannet. Nothing to install.
get_word_synsets 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 get_word_synsets 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 get_word_synsets. 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.
get_word_synsets is provided by the Dannet MCP server (https://wordnet.dk/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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