giphy_random

Get a random GIF from Giphy, optionally by tag.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 31 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-malamutemayhem-unclick-mcp-server/giphy-random.md

WHAT IT DOES

What giphy_random does on UnClick

AI agents call giphy_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.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`tag`	string	—	Optional tag to match
`rating`	string	—	Content rating cap
`api_key`	string	Yes	Giphy API key

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why giphy_random is rated Low

This tool queries an external API (Giphy) to fetch and return a random GIF. It is a read-only operation that retrieves data without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing code. The minimal blast radius and lack of side effects place it in the Read category with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get a random GIF from Giphy' — a retrieval operation with no side effects. The optional tag parameter filters results but does not modify data.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs giphy_random 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 giphy_random, this is the rule to start with:

giphy_random Allowed

giphy_random is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "giphy_random": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect UnClick, apply this rule, and every giphy_random call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about giphy_random

What does the giphy_random tool do? +

Get a random GIF from Giphy, optionally by tag. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does giphy_random accept? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on giphy_random? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for giphy_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 giphy_random? +

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

Can I rate-limit giphy_random? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the giphy_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 giphy_random completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for giphy_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 giphy_random? +

giphy_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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