ebird_notable_observations

Get notable/rare bird observations from eBird.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 31 required

What ebird_notable_observations does on UnClick

AI agents call ebird_notable_observations to retrieve information from UnClick without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
back number
api_key string
regionCode string Yes

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why ebird_notable_observations needs a policy

This tool retrieves public ornithological observation data from eBird, a read-only operation. There is no indication of data modification, deletion, code execution, or financial transactions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal - an agent could at worst retrieve excessive amounts of bird observation data, but this poses no security or operational risk.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get notable/rare bird observations from eBird' - the verb 'Get' indicates data retrieval with no modification or side effects.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Questions about ebird_notable_observations

What does the ebird_notable_observations tool do? +

Get notable/rare bird observations from eBird. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does ebird_notable_observations accept? +

ebird_notable_observations accepts 3 parameters: back, api_key, regionCode. Required: regionCode. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on ebird_notable_observations? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit ebird_notable_observations? +

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

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

ebird_notable_observations 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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