lichess_user

Get a Lichess user profile.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 11 required

What lichess_user does on UnClick

AI agents call lichess_user 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
username string Yes

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why lichess_user needs a policy

This tool queries and returns user profile data from Lichess (a chess platform) without modifying, deleting, or executing any actions. It is a straightforward read operation that retrieves existing data. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker could enumerate user profiles but cannot cause financial harm, data loss, or execute arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get a Lichess user profile', which is a retrieval operation with no side effects.

Questions about lichess_user

What does the lichess_user tool do? +

Get a Lichess user profile. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does lichess_user accept? +

lichess_user accepts 1 parameter: username. Required: username. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on lichess_user? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit lichess_user? +

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

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

lichess_user 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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