numbers_get_formula

Read the literal formula behind a cell (e.g.

SERVERIconnect SOURCEiconnect-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-heznpc-iconnect/numbers-get-formula.md

WHAT IT DOES

What numbers_get_formula does on Iconnect

AI agents call numbers_get_formula to retrieve information from Iconnect 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_formula is rated Low

This tool retrieves and returns the formula content of a spreadsheet cell in Apple Numbers. It performs a query operation that has no impact on data integrity, does not modify state, and does not execute code or trigger external operations. The action is purely informational retrieval, fitting the Read category definition.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'numbers_get_formula' and description 'Read the literal formula behind a cell' explicitly states read-only retrieval of data with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs numbers_get_formula safely

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

numbers_get_formula Allowed

numbers_get_formula 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_formula": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about numbers_get_formula

What does the numbers_get_formula tool do? +

Read the literal formula behind a cell (e.g. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Iconnect MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on numbers_get_formula? +

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

What risk level is numbers_get_formula? +

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

Can I rate-limit numbers_get_formula? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the numbers_get_formula 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_formula completely? +

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

numbers_get_formula is provided by the Iconnect MCP server (iconnect-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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