gene_set_enrichment · Gwas MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gene_set_enrichment does on Gwas

AI agents use gene_set_enrichment to create or update resources in Gwas — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Gwas environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why gene_set_enrichment needs a policy

An AI agent can call gene_set_enrichment faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Gwas by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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Verdict

gene_set_enrichment Rate-limited

gene_set_enrichment stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "gene_set_enrichment": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gene_set_enrichment_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about gene_set_enrichment

What does the gene_set_enrichment tool do? +

Perform gene set enrichment analysis using GO and KEGG pathways via Enrichr. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Gwas MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on gene_set_enrichment? +

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

What risk level is gene_set_enrichment? +

gene_set_enrichment is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit gene_set_enrichment? +

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

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

gene_set_enrichment is provided by the Gwas MCP server (muslus/gwas-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.