joke_categories

List available joke categories from JokeAPI.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What joke_categories does on UnClick

AI agents call joke_categories 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 joke_categories is rated Low

This tool retrieves and lists static metadata (joke categories) from an external API. It performs no modifications, deletions, code execution, or financial operations. The action is purely informational and read-only, making it the lowest risk category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'joke_categories' and description 'List available joke categories from JokeAPI' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

joke_categories Allowed

joke_categories 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": {
    "joke_categories": {}
  }
}

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 joke_categories call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about joke_categories

What does the joke_categories tool do? +

List available joke categories from JokeAPI. 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 joke_categories? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit joke_categories? +

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

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

joke_categories 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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