Return the latest graph synthesis (lineage/open-problems/contradictions/map). Each claim
AI agents call get_synthesis to retrieve information from surveyHelper without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves and returns pre-computed synthesis results from the survey analysis system. It has no side effects, does not execute arbitrary operations, and does not modify underlying data. The verb 'Return' combined with the read-focused context confirms this is a Read category tool with minimal risk—misuse by an agent would only expose existing research analysis data without causing harm.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_synthesis' with description 'Return the latest graph synthesis' indicates data retrieval. The verb 'Return' and context of retrieving previously-synthesized analysis results (lineage, open-problems, contradictions, map) are consistent with a…
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Return the latest graph synthesis (lineage/open-problems/contradictions/map). Each claim. It is categorised as a Read tool in the surveyHelper MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the surveyHelper MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_synthesis: 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 surveyHelper. Nothing to install.
get_synthesis is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_synthesis 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_synthesis. 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.
get_synthesis is provided by the surveyHelper MCP server (rich7420/surveyhelper). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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