get_random_sample

A read tool on the Excel MCP server.

SERVERExcel MCP Server SOURCEaifornorms/excelmcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_random_sample does on Excel MCP Server

AI agents call get_random_sample to retrieve information from Excel MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_random_sample is rated Low

The tool retrieves a sample of data from an Excel workbook—a read-only operation with no side effects. Even if misused by an agent, sampling data poses minimal risk. Confidence is moderate-high because the description is empty, but the name and server pattern are clear indicators.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_random_sample' and server context ('read, and modify Excel workbooks') indicate data retrieval.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_random_sample safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Excel MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_random_sample, this is the rule to start with:

get_random_sample Allowed

get_random_sample is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_random_sample": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Excel MCP Server, apply this rule, and every get_random_sample call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_random_sample

What does the get_random_sample tool do? +

get_random_sample is a read tool on the Excel MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Excel MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_random_sample? +

Register the Excel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_random_sample: 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 Excel MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_random_sample? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_random_sample? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_random_sample 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_random_sample completely? +

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

get_random_sample is provided by the Excel MCP Server MCP server (aifornorms/excelmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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