get_bioconda_package

Get the latest version of a Bioconda package from anaconda.org.

Server Versionator trianglegrrl/versionator-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_bioconda_package does on Versionator

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

Why get_bioconda_package needs a policy

This tool retrieves package information from a public registry (anaconda.org/Bioconda). It has no side effects, does not execute code, does not modify data, and does not involve financial transactions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only query for outdated or malicious package versions, which is informational rather than harmful.

From the tool's definition Tool queries and retrieves package metadata ('Get the latest version of a Bioconda package from anaconda.org').

Questions about get_bioconda_package

What does the get_bioconda_package tool do? +

Get the latest version of a Bioconda package from anaconda.org. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Versionator MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_bioconda_package? +

Register the Versionator MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_bioconda_package: 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 Versionator. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_bioconda_package? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_bioconda_package? +

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

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

get_bioconda_package is provided by the Versionator MCP server (trianglegrrl/versionator-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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