genesis_call

Call any Genesis API operation by id (find ids with genesis_search_tools). arguments = path params + query params + body.

SERVERGenesis SOURCE@lifesi/genesis-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 21 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What genesis_call does on Genesis

AI agents call genesis_call 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
`arguments`	object	—
`operation`	string	Yes	operation id, e.g. hives_list_secrets

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why genesis_call is rated Low

Even though genesis_call 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.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs genesis_call 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 genesis_call, this is the rule to start with:

genesis_call Allowed

genesis_call 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": {
    "genesis_call": {}
  }
}

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 genesis_call call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about genesis_call

What does the genesis_call tool do? +

Call any Genesis API operation by id (find ids with genesis_search_tools). arguments = path params + query params + body. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Genesis MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does genesis_call accept? +

genesis_call accepts 2 parameters: arguments, operation. Required: operation. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on genesis_call? +

Register the Genesis MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for genesis_call: 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 genesis_call? +

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

Can I rate-limit genesis_call? +

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

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

genesis_call 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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