publicapis_random

Get a random API from the Public APIs directory.

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 →

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WHAT IT DOES

What publicapis_random does on UnClick

AI agents call publicapis_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.

RISK

Why publicapis_random is rated Low

The tool performs a read-only lookup of a random entry from a public directory. No data is created, modified, deleted, or executed. The only side effect is returning information, which carries minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get a random API from the Public APIs directory' — this is a retrieval operation that queries and returns data without modifying, deleting, or executing anything.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

publicapis_random Allowed

publicapis_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": {
    "publicapis_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 publicapis_random call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about publicapis_random

What does the publicapis_random tool do? +

Get a random API from the Public APIs directory. 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 publicapis_random? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for publicapis_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 publicapis_random? +

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

Can I rate-limit publicapis_random? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the publicapis_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 publicapis_random completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for publicapis_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 publicapis_random? +

publicapis_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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