random_string

Generate a random string.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 20 required

What random_string does on UnClick

AI agents call random_string 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
length number
charset string

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why random_string needs a policy

Generating random strings is a computational utility with no data retrieval, modification, execution, destruction, or financial implications. While not strictly a 'read' operation in the traditional sense, it fits the Read category as the least severe classification (produces data without side effects). Severity is low because misuse poses no meaningful security or operational risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description: 'Generate a random string.' This is a pure utility function that produces output without reading external data, modifying any state, or triggering side effects.

Questions about random_string

What does the random_string tool do? +

Generate a random string. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does random_string accept? +

random_string accepts 2 parameters: length, charset. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on random_string? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit random_string? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the random_string 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_string completely? +

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

random_string 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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