iss_astronauts

Get the list of astronauts currently in space.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 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/iss-astronauts.md

WHAT IT DOES

What iss_astronauts does on UnClick

AI agents call iss_astronauts 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.

RISK

Why iss_astronauts is rated Low

This tool retrieves public information about astronauts aboard the International Space Station. It performs a simple data lookup with no capability to modify, delete, execute commands, or affect external systems. The worst-case misuse would be information gathering, which poses minimal risk. Classified as Read with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'iss_astronauts' and description 'Get the list of astronauts currently in space' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

iss_astronauts Allowed

iss_astronauts 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": {
    "iss_astronauts": {}
  }
}

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 iss_astronauts call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about iss_astronauts

What does the iss_astronauts tool do? +

Get the list of astronauts currently in space. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on iss_astronauts? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit iss_astronauts? +

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

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

iss_astronauts 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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