visualize_schema

Prompt for visualizing the knowledge graph schema using a Mermaid class diagram.

Server MCP GeneLab Server sbl-sdsc/mcp-genelab
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What visualize_schema does on MCP GeneLab Server

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

Why visualize_schema needs a policy

This tool retrieves and displays structural metadata about the knowledge graph (the schema) in diagram form. It performs no data modification, does not execute arbitrary code or commands, and does not delete or create resources. The output is purely informational visualization, making it a Read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'visualize_schema' and description indicates it generates a visualization of the knowledge graph schema using a Mermaid diagram.

Questions about visualize_schema

What does the visualize_schema tool do? +

Prompt for visualizing the knowledge graph schema using a Mermaid class diagram. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP GeneLab Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on visualize_schema? +

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

What risk level is visualize_schema? +

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

Can I rate-limit visualize_schema? +

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

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

visualize_schema is provided by the MCP GeneLab Server MCP server (sbl-sdsc/mcp-genelab). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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