dnd_list_monsters
List D&D 5e monsters, optionally by challenge rating.
This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-malamutemayhem-unclick-mcp-server/dnd-list-monsters.md
What dnd_list_monsters does on UnClick
AI agents call dnd_list_monsters 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
challenge_rating | string | — | Filter by CR (e.g. '1', '0.25') |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why dnd_list_monsters is rated Low
This tool retrieves D&D monster information from a reference database, optionally filtered by challenge rating. It has no capability to modify data, execute code, delete records, or perform financial transactions. The read-only nature and limited scope (fantasy game reference data) result in low severity.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'List D&D 5e monsters' - a query operation that retrieves game data without modification or side effects.
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The rule that runs dnd_list_monsters 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 dnd_list_monsters, this is the rule to start with:
dnd_list_monsters 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 dnd_list_monsters call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about dnd_list_monsters
List D&D 5e monsters, optionally by challenge rating. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
dnd_list_monsters accepts 1 parameter: challenge_rating. 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 dnd_list_monsters: 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.
dnd_list_monsters 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 dnd_list_monsters 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 dnd_list_monsters. 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.
dnd_list_monsters 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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