get_hyponyms

获取给定单词的下位词(更具体的概念)

Server WordNet MCP Server keepondream/wordnet-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_hyponyms does on WordNet MCP Server

AI agents call get_hyponyms to retrieve information from WordNet MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_hyponyms needs a policy

This is a read-only query operation that retrieves lexical relationships from a vocabulary database. No data is modified, deleted, or executed. The blast radius of misuse is minimal - worst case is returning incorrect or irrelevant word relationships, which causes no system damage or data loss.

From the tool's definition Tool named 'get_hyponyms' retrieves linguistic data (hyponyms - more specific concepts) from WordNet. Description states it 'Provides vocabulary query functions' with no mention of modifications, deletions, or external operations.

Questions about get_hyponyms

What does the get_hyponyms tool do? +

获取给定单词的下位词(更具体的概念). It is categorised as a Read tool in the WordNet MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_hyponyms? +

Register the WordNet MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_hyponyms: 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 WordNet MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_hyponyms? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_hyponyms? +

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

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

get_hyponyms is provided by the WordNet MCP Server MCP server (keepondream/wordnet-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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