forex_convert

Convert a currency amount using Open Exchange Rates.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 43 required

What forex_convert does on UnClick

AI agents call forex_convert 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
to string Yes
from string Yes
amount number Yes
api_key string

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why forex_convert needs a policy

This tool performs a currency conversion calculation by querying exchange rate data. It retrieves rate information and computes a converted amount but does not move money, initiate transactions, or have side effects. It is a read/query operation against an exchange rate API.

From the tool's definition Convert a currency amount using Open Exchange Rates

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Questions about forex_convert

What does the forex_convert tool do? +

Convert a currency amount using Open Exchange Rates. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does forex_convert accept? +

forex_convert accepts 4 parameters: to, from, amount, api_key. Required: to, from, amount. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on forex_convert? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit forex_convert? +

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

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

forex_convert 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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