numbers_get_cell

Read a single cell value by address (e.g.

SERVERAirMCP SOURCEairmcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/heznpc-airmcp/numbers-get-cell.md

WHAT IT DOES

What numbers_get_cell does on AirMCP

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

RISK

Why numbers_get_cell is rated Low

This tool queries a single cell value from a Numbers spreadsheet by its address—a pure read operation with no capability to modify, delete, or execute code. The blast radius of misuse is minimal: an agent could only retrieve spreadsheet data it already has access to.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'numbers_get_cell' and description 'Read a single cell value by address' explicitly indicate retrieval of data with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs numbers_get_cell safely

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

numbers_get_cell Allowed

numbers_get_cell 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": {
    "numbers_get_cell": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about numbers_get_cell

What does the numbers_get_cell tool do? +

Read a single cell value by address (e.g. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AirMCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on numbers_get_cell? +

Register the Air MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for numbers_get_cell: 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 AirMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is numbers_get_cell? +

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

Can I rate-limit numbers_get_cell? +

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

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

numbers_get_cell is provided by the Air MCP server (airmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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