get_entity_passages

get_entity_passages

Server Bible MCP parsifal295/bible-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_entity_passages does on Bible MCP

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

Why get_entity_passages needs a policy

This tool retrieves passages associated with biblical entities from a local knowledge base. It has no capability to modify, delete, or execute code. The operation is a simple data retrieval with no side effects, fitting squarely into the Read category. The empty tool description lowers confidence slightly, but the naming convention and server purpose provide sufficient context to classify with high confidence.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_entity_passages' and server context indicate retrieval of biblical passages related to entities. Server description states 'semantic search and retrieval' capabilities with 'full-text indexes' and 'entity' exploration.

Questions about get_entity_passages

What does the get_entity_passages tool do? +

get_entity_passages. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Bible MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_entity_passages? +

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

What risk level is get_entity_passages? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_entity_passages? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_entity_passages 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_entity_passages completely? +

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

get_entity_passages is provided by the Bible MCP server (parsifal295/bible-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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