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research_synthesize

Run a federated knowledge search (research_search v2 — 10 curated public APIs, RRF-fused) and synthesize the top-K results into a careful, citation-bearing analysis using the configured open-source model (CELIUMS_LLM_MODEL, routed via Atlas — never a closed model). Output explicitly distinguishes...

How to control research_synthesize ↓

What research_synthesize does on Celiums Memory

AI agents invoke research_synthesize to trigger actions in Celiums Memory. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

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Why research_synthesize needs a policy

This tool actively triggers external operations: it queries 10 curated public APIs (federated search), routes results through an LLM model for synthesis, and writes a log entry to the project session. It is not a simple read/query — it orchestrates external API calls and model inference, with side effects (session logging).

From the tool's definition 'Run a federated knowledge search... and synthesize the top-K results into a careful, citation-bearing analysis using the configured open-source model... routed via Atlas'. Also 'Logs the query into the project session log.'

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access research_synthesize gives an agent:

How to control research_synthesize

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Celiums Memory, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for research_synthesize:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "research_synthesize": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "research_synthesize_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

research_synthesize stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register Celiums Memory — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about research_synthesize

What does the research_synthesize tool do? +

Run a federated knowledge search (research_search v2 — 10 curated public APIs, RRF-fused) and synthesize the top-K results into a careful, citation-bearing analysis using the configured open-source model (CELIUMS_LLM_MODEL, routed via Atlas — never a closed model). Output explicitly distinguishes well-supported claims from claims it cannot back up with the retrieved evidence. Logs the query into the project session log. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Celiums Memory MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on research_synthesize? +

Register the Celiums Memory MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for research_synthesize: 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 Celiums Memory. Nothing to install.

What risk level is research_synthesize? +

research_synthesize is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit research_synthesize? +

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

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

research_synthesize is provided by the Celiums Memory MCP server (terrizoaguimor/celiums-memory). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Celiums Memory tool call.

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