record_dataset_treatment · Metis Public Health MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What record_dataset_treatment does on Metis Public Health

AI agents use record_dataset_treatment to create or update resources in Metis Public Health — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Metis Public Health environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why record_dataset_treatment needs a policy

The name implies creating or updating a record of how a dataset was treated or processed. With sibling tools like 'add_journal_entry', 'add_memory_entry', and 'add_tracked_file', this server appears oriented toward writing/recording research metadata. Empty description lowers confidence significantly.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'record_dataset_treatment' suggests writing/recording treatment information about a dataset; description is empty and uninformative.

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Verdict

record_dataset_treatment Rate-limited

record_dataset_treatment stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "record_dataset_treatment": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "record_dataset_treatment_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Metis Public Health, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about record_dataset_treatment

What does the record_dataset_treatment tool do? +

record_dataset_treatment. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Metis Public Health MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on record_dataset_treatment? +

Register the Metis Public Health MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for record_dataset_treatment: 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.

What risk level is record_dataset_treatment? +

record_dataset_treatment is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit record_dataset_treatment? +

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

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

record_dataset_treatment 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.