dials_getConsoleSummary

Read authoritative scoped Dials resource counts (GET /v1/dials/console/summary) [service status: unverified]

SERVERGenesis SOURCE@lifesi/genesis-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 44 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/lifesi-genesis-mcp/dials-getconsolesummary.md

WHAT IT DOES

What dials_getConsoleSummary does on Genesis

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`projectId`	string	Yes	Selected Dials scope.
`workspaceId`	string	Yes	Selected Dials scope.
`environmentId`	string	Yes	Selected Dials scope.
`organizationId`	string	Yes	Must match the authenticated organization.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why dials_getConsoleSummary is rated Low

Even though dials_getConsoleSummary only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs dials_getConsoleSummary safely

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

dials_getConsoleSummary Allowed

dials_getConsoleSummary 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": {
    "dials_getConsoleSummary": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about dials_getConsoleSummary

What does the dials_getConsoleSummary tool do? +

Read authoritative scoped Dials resource counts (GET /v1/dials/console/summary) [service status: unverified]. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Genesis MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does dials_getConsoleSummary accept? +

dials_getConsoleSummary accepts 4 parameters: projectId, workspaceId, environmentId, organizationId. Required: projectId, workspaceId, environmentId, organizationId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on dials_getConsoleSummary? +

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

What risk level is dials_getConsoleSummary? +

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

Can I rate-limit dials_getConsoleSummary? +

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

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

dials_getConsoleSummary is provided by the Genesis MCP server (@lifesi/genesis-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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