punkapi_random_beer

Get a random craft beer recipe from BrewDog's Punk API.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-malamutemayhem-unclick-mcp-server/punkapi-random-beer.md

WHAT IT DOES

What punkapi_random_beer does on UnClick

AI agents call punkapi_random_beer 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 punkapi_random_beer is rated Low

This tool fetches data (a beer recipe) from an external API and returns it. There are no side effects, no data modification, no code execution, and no financial implications. It is a straightforward read operation with minimal security risk.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get a random craft beer recipe' — a retrieval operation with no modification, deletion, or execution of external systems.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

punkapi_random_beer Allowed

punkapi_random_beer 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": {
    "punkapi_random_beer": {}
  }
}

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 punkapi_random_beer call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about punkapi_random_beer

What does the punkapi_random_beer tool do? +

Get a random craft beer recipe from BrewDog's Punk API. 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 punkapi_random_beer? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit punkapi_random_beer? +

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

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

punkapi_random_beer 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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