roam_fetch_page_by_title

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why roam_fetch_page_by_title needs a policy

This tool performs data retrieval operations only. It queries and returns page data from a Roam Research graph without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. The read-only nature and bounded scope (retrieval by title) present minimal security risk even if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves 'complete page contents by exact title, including all nested blocks and resolved block references' with no modification, deletion, or execution capability.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access roam_fetch_page_by_title gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control roam_fetch_page_by_title

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Roam Research MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for roam_fetch_page_by_title:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "roam_fetch_page_by_title": {}
  }
}

roam_fetch_page_by_title is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about roam_fetch_page_by_title

What does the roam_fetch_page_by_title tool do? +

Retrieve complete page contents by exact title, including all nested blocks and resolved block references. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Roam Research MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on roam_fetch_page_by_title? +

Register the Roam Research MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for roam_fetch_page_by_title: 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 Roam Research MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is roam_fetch_page_by_title? +

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

Can I rate-limit roam_fetch_page_by_title? +

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

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

roam_fetch_page_by_title is provided by the Roam Research MCP Server MCP server (philosolares/roam-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Roam Research MCP Server tool call.

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