associate_sample_with_run · NGS360 MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What associate_sample_with_run does on NGS360 MCP Server

AI agents use associate_sample_with_run to create or update resources in NGS360 MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your NGS360 MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why associate_sample_with_run needs a policy

This tool creates an association/link between a sample and a sequencing run, which is a reversible write operation (the association can presumably be removed). It modifies relational data in the platform but does not delete or irreversibly alter records.

From the tool's definition Associate a sample with a sequencing run

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

associate_sample_with_run Rate-limited

associate_sample_with_run 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": {
    "associate_sample_with_run": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "associate_sample_with_run_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches NGS360 MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about associate_sample_with_run

What does the associate_sample_with_run tool do? +

Associate a sample with a sequencing run. It is categorised as a Write tool in the NGS360 MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on associate_sample_with_run? +

Register the NGS360 MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for associate_sample_with_run: 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 NGS360 MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is associate_sample_with_run? +

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

Can I rate-limit associate_sample_with_run? +

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

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

associate_sample_with_run is provided by the NGS360 MCP Server MCP server (ngs360/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.