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dadjoke_random

Get a random dad joke from icanhazdadjoke.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server
Low RISK CLASS
Category Read
Parameters 00 required
Recommended Allowedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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What dadjoke_random does on UnClick

AI agents call dadjoke_random 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.

Why dadjoke_random is rated Low

This tool queries an external API (icanhazdadjoke) to retrieve and return a random joke. It performs no writes, deletes, executions, or financial transactions. The only risk is if an agent repeatedly calls it to flood the API, which is mitigated by rate-limiting at the source. The blast radius of misuse is negligible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'dadjoke_random' and description 'Get a random dad joke from icanhazdadjoke' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects. The verb 'Get' and noun 'random' confirm data retrieval without modification or execution.

Questions about dadjoke_random

What does the dadjoke_random tool do? +

Get a random dad joke from icanhazdadjoke. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on dadjoke_random? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit dadjoke_random? +

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

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

dadjoke_random 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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