random_uuid · UnClick MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What random_uuid does on UnClick

AI agents call random_uuid as a supporting operation in UnClick workflows.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why random_uuid needs a policy

This tool simply generates a random UUID locally. It does not read, write, execute, delete, or move money. It has no side effects and no blast radius if misused — it just produces a random identifier string.

From the tool's definition Generate a random UUID

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

random_uuid Rate-limited

random_uuid gets a rate cap, and everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "random_uuid": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "random_uuid_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 60,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about random_uuid

What does the random_uuid tool do? +

Generate a random UUID. It is categorised as a Other tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.

How do I enforce a policy on random_uuid? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit random_uuid? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the random_uuid 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_uuid completely? +

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

random_uuid 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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