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What quote_random does on UnClick
AI agents call quote_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.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
tags | string | — | Comma-separated tags to filter by (e.g. 'wisdom,life') |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why quote_random is rated Low
The tool retrieves static or pre-stored data (a random quote) and returns it to the user. There is no modification, creation, deletion, code execution, or financial operation. This is a simple Read operation with negligible security risk.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get a random inspirational quote.' This is a retrieval operation with no side effects, parameters, or external dependencies.
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The rule that runs quote_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 quote_random, this is the rule to start with:
quote_random is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect UnClick, apply this rule, and every quote_random call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about quote_random
Get a random inspirational quote. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
quote_random accepts 1 parameter: tags. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for quote_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.
quote_random is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the quote_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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for quote_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.
quote_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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