diceware_passphrase
Generate a secure random passphrase using the diceware word list.
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What diceware_passphrase does on UnClick
AI agents call diceware_passphrase 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
words | number | — | Number of words (3-12, default 6). |
separator | string | — | Word separator (default '-'). |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why diceware_passphrase is rated Low
This tool produces random output with no side effects. It does not modify, delete, execute code, or interact with external systems. It is purely generative/computational in nature, returning data without persistence or irreversible consequences. The security risk is minimal—misuse cannot corrupt systems, trigger unintended operations, or cause financial harm.
From the tool's definition Tool generates and retrieves a random passphrase using the diceware word list. The verb 'generate' combined with 'read-only' output (no data modification, deletion, or external state changes) indicates a retrieval operation.
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The rule that runs diceware_passphrase 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 diceware_passphrase, this is the rule to start with:
diceware_passphrase is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect UnClick, apply this rule, and every diceware_passphrase call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about diceware_passphrase
Generate a secure random passphrase using the diceware word list. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
diceware_passphrase accepts 2 parameters: words, separator. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for diceware_passphrase: 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.
diceware_passphrase is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the diceware_passphrase 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for diceware_passphrase. 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.
diceware_passphrase 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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