forex_convert

Convert a currency amount using Open Exchange Rates.

SERVERUnClick SOURCEcreativelead/unclick

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 40 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/creativelead-unclick/forex-convert.md

WHAT IT DOES

What forex_convert does on UnClick

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

Parameter	Type	Required
`to`	string	—
`from`	string	—
`amount`	number	—
`api_key`	string	—

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why forex_convert is rated Low

Currency conversion is a read/query operation that retrieves exchange rate data and computes a result. It does not move money, execute trades, or modify any data. The tool reads from Open Exchange Rates API to perform the conversion calculation.

From the tool's definition "Convert a currency amount using Open Exchange Rates" — this is a currency conversion lookup/calculation using exchange rate data, with no side effects.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs forex_convert safely

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

forex_convert Allowed

forex_convert 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": {
    "forex_convert": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about forex_convert

What does the forex_convert tool do? +

Convert a currency amount using Open Exchange Rates. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does forex_convert accept? +

forex_convert accepts 4 parameters: to, from, amount, api_key. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on forex_convert? +

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

What risk level is forex_convert? +

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

Can I rate-limit forex_convert? +

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

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

forex_convert is provided by the UnClick MCP server (creativelead/unclick). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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