segment_track_event

Track a custom event in Segment. Use for recording user actions like 'Signed Up', 'Item Purchased', etc.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Write
Risk class Medium
Parameters 62 required

What segment_track_event does on UnClick

AI agents use segment_track_event to create or update resources in UnClick — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your UnClick environment.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
event string Yes Event name (e.g. 'Item Purchased')
user_id string Unique user identifier
timestamp string ISO 8601 timestamp (defaults to now)
write_key string Yes Segment source write key
properties object Event properties as key-value pairs
anonymous_id string Anonymous ID if user is not logged in

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why segment_track_event needs a policy

This tool writes event data to Segment's analytics pipeline. It creates new event records but does not delete or overwrite existing data, making it a Write operation. Misuse could result in polluted analytics data or false event tracking, which has medium blast radius.

From the tool's definition 'Track a custom event in Segment' and 'recording user actions like Signed Up, Item Purchased'

Questions about segment_track_event

What does the segment_track_event tool do? +

Track a custom event in Segment. Use for recording user actions like 'Signed Up', 'Item Purchased', etc. It is categorised as a Write tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does segment_track_event accept? +

segment_track_event accepts 6 parameters: event, user_id, timestamp, write_key, properties, anonymous_id. Required: event, write_key. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on segment_track_event? +

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

segment_track_event is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit segment_track_event? +

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

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

segment_track_event 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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