util_unix_now

Delx first-party micro-utility util_unix_now at $0.001 USDC.

SERVERDelx MCP Server SOURCEdelx-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-davidmosiah-delx-mcp-server/util-unix-now.md

WHAT IT DOES

What util_unix_now does on Delx MCP Server

AI agents call util_unix_now to retrieve information from Delx 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 util_unix_now is rated Low

The tool retrieves a single data point (current time) without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is analogous to a simple read operation. While the server context mentions financial elements (pricing in USDC), this specific tool does not move money or commit financial obligations—it merely reports time. The low blast radius and read-only nature warrant 'low' severity.

From the tool's definition util_unix_now returns the current Unix timestamp ("now"). This is a stateless query operation with no side effects, modifications, or external triggers.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs util_unix_now safely

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

util_unix_now Allowed

util_unix_now 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": {
    "util_unix_now": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about util_unix_now

What does the util_unix_now tool do? +

Delx first-party micro-utility util_unix_now at $0.001 USDC. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Delx MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on util_unix_now? +

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

What risk level is util_unix_now? +

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

Can I rate-limit util_unix_now? +

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

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

util_unix_now is provided by the Delx MCP Server MCP server (delx-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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