openlibrary_get_edition

Get a book edition from Open Library by ISBN.

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

What openlibrary_get_edition does on UnClick

AI agents call openlibrary_get_edition 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
isbn string Yes

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why openlibrary_get_edition needs a policy

This tool queries Open Library to retrieve public book edition metadata by ISBN. It has no side effects, cannot modify data, and poses minimal security risk if misused by an AI agent. It is a straightforward read operation accessing a public API.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'get' and description states 'Get a book edition from Open Library by ISBN' — a retrieval operation with no modification, deletion, or execution of external actions.

Questions about openlibrary_get_edition

What does the openlibrary_get_edition tool do? +

Get a book edition from Open Library by ISBN. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does openlibrary_get_edition accept? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on openlibrary_get_edition? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit openlibrary_get_edition? +

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

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

openlibrary_get_edition 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.

// LOOK UP ANOTHER SERVER

Every MCP server has a record like this.

Type a name, get the same breakdown: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, capabilities, recommended policy.

Teams ship this data inside their own products. See what a licence covers →

// GET IN TOUCH

Have a question or want to learn more? Send us a message.

Message sent.

We'll get back to you soon.