dataformat_genome_tsv

Convert a genome JSONL data report from a downloaded package to TSV.

Server Ncbi Datasets syntheticgio/ncbi-datasets-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What dataformat_genome_tsv does on Ncbi Datasets

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

Why dataformat_genome_tsv needs a policy

This tool performs a data format conversion on existing genomic data. It reads JSONL content and outputs TSV without altering the source, deleting anything, executing arbitrary code, or affecting external systems. The operation is reversible and non-destructive. While it processes data, it is fundamentally a retrieval/transformation task characteristic of the Read category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'dataformat_genome_tsv' and description indicate conversion of an already-downloaded data report from JSONL to TSV format — a purely transformative read operation on local data with no side effects, no modification of original data, and no external…

Questions about dataformat_genome_tsv

What does the dataformat_genome_tsv tool do? +

Convert a genome JSONL data report from a downloaded package to TSV. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Ncbi Datasets MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on dataformat_genome_tsv? +

Register the Ncbi Datasets MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for dataformat_genome_tsv: 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 Ncbi Datasets. Nothing to install.

What risk level is dataformat_genome_tsv? +

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

Can I rate-limit dataformat_genome_tsv? +

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

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

dataformat_genome_tsv is provided by the Ncbi Datasets MCP server (syntheticgio/ncbi-datasets-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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