convert_weight · UnClick MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What convert_weight does on UnClick

AI agents use convert_weight to create or update resources in UnClick — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your UnClick environment.

PARAMETERS

Parameter	Type	Required
`to`	string	Yes
`from`	string	Yes
`value`	number	Yes

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why convert_weight needs a policy

An AI agent can call convert_weight faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in UnClick by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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Verdict

convert_weight Rate-limited

convert_weight stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "convert_weight": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "convert_weight_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches UnClick, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about convert_weight

What does the convert_weight tool do? +

Convert between weight/mass units. It is categorised as a Write tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does convert_weight accept? +

convert_weight accepts 3 parameters: to, from, value. Required: to, from, value. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on convert_weight? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for convert_weight: 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 convert_weight? +

convert_weight is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit convert_weight? +

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

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

convert_weight 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.