random_shuffle_list

Shuffle a list randomly.

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

What random_shuffle_list does on UnClick

AI agents call random_shuffle_list 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
items array Yes

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why random_shuffle_list needs a policy

Shuffling a list is a read-like operation: it processes input and returns output without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing anything external. The operation is reversible (the original list remains unaffected) and produces no side effects. This is a utility function with minimal risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate it 'shuffle[s] a list randomly' — a deterministic, side-effect-free transformation of input data that returns reordered results without modifying stored state or triggering external operations.

Questions about random_shuffle_list

What does the random_shuffle_list tool do? +

Shuffle a list randomly. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does random_shuffle_list accept? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on random_shuffle_list? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit random_shuffle_list? +

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

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

random_shuffle_list 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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