kg_paths
A read tool on the Metis Public Health MCP server.
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What kg_paths does on Metis Public Health
AI agents call kg_paths to retrieve information from Metis Public Health without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why kg_paths is rated Low
The naming pattern ('kg' likely = knowledge graph) and context within a research companion tool suggest this retrieves or queries data without modifying it. The empty description reduces confidence, but the most likely interpretation is a read operation that traverses or returns knowledge graph paths—consistent with a local-first research system. No evidence of side effects, data modification, or external operations.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'kg_paths' suggests knowledge graph path querying or traversal. The description is empty, limiting precision.
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The rule that runs kg_paths safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Metis Public Health, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For kg_paths, this is the rule to start with:
kg_paths is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Metis Public Health, apply this rule, and every kg_paths call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about kg_paths
kg_paths is a read tool on the Metis Public Health MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Metis Public Health MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Metis Public Health MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for kg_paths: 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 Metis Public Health. Nothing to install.
kg_paths 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 kg_paths 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 kg_paths. 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.
kg_paths is provided by the Metis Public Health MCP server (sveritg/metis_ph). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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