charcodes_convert

Convert characters to Unicode code points in decimal, hex, or binary.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 21 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-malamutemayhem-unclick-mcp-server/charcodes-convert.md

WHAT IT DOES

What charcodes_convert does on UnClick

AI agents call charcodes_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	Description
`text`	string	Yes	Text to convert.
`format`	string	—	'decimal' (default), 'hex', or 'binary'.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why charcodes_convert is rated Low

This tool performs a pure data transformation — converting characters to their Unicode representations. It has no side effects, does not modify any state, and cannot cause harm. It is essentially a read/compute operation on input data.

From the tool's definition Convert characters to Unicode code points in decimal, hex, or binary

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs charcodes_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 charcodes_convert, this is the rule to start with:

charcodes_convert Allowed

charcodes_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": {
    "charcodes_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 charcodes_convert call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about charcodes_convert

What does the charcodes_convert tool do? +

Convert characters to Unicode code points in decimal, hex, or binary. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does charcodes_convert accept? +

charcodes_convert accepts 2 parameters: text, format. Required: text. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on charcodes_convert? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for charcodes_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 charcodes_convert? +

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

Can I rate-limit charcodes_convert? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the charcodes_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 charcodes_convert completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for charcodes_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 charcodes_convert? +

charcodes_convert is provided by the UnClick MCP server (@unclick/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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