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What ptv_stops_on_route does on UnClick
AI agents call ptv_stops_on_route 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 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
api_key | string | — | |
route_id | number | — | |
route_type | number | — |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why ptv_stops_on_route is rated Low
This tool retrieves or queries information about public transit stops on a given route. It has no side effects, does not modify data, execute code, delete anything, or commit financial obligations. It is a straightforward read operation on publicly available transit information.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'ptv_stops_on_route' and description 'Get stops on a PTV route' indicate a retrieval operation that queries public transit data without modification, deletion, or execution of external commands.
Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs ptv_stops_on_route 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 ptv_stops_on_route, this is the rule to start with:
ptv_stops_on_route is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect UnClick, apply this rule, and every ptv_stops_on_route call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about ptv_stops_on_route
Get stops on a PTV route. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
ptv_stops_on_route accepts 3 parameters: api_key, route_id, route_type. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ptv_stops_on_route: 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.
ptv_stops_on_route is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ptv_stops_on_route 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ptv_stops_on_route. 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.
ptv_stops_on_route 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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