sort_lines

Sort, deduplicate, or reverse lines of text.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 51 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-malamutemayhem-unclick-mcp-server/sort-lines.md

WHAT IT DOES

What sort_lines does on UnClick

AI agents call sort_lines 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
`text`	string	Yes	Multi-line text to sort.
`numeric`	boolean	—	Sort numerically (default false).
`reverse`	boolean	—	Sort descending (default false).
`deduplicate`	boolean	—	Remove duplicate lines (default false).
`case_insensitive`	boolean	—	Case-insensitive sort (default false).

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why sort_lines is rated Low

Even though sort_lines only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs sort_lines 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 sort_lines, this is the rule to start with:

sort_lines Allowed

sort_lines is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "sort_lines": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect UnClick, apply this rule, and every sort_lines call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about sort_lines

What does the sort_lines tool do? +

Sort, deduplicate, or reverse lines of text. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does sort_lines accept? +

sort_lines accepts 5 parameters: text, numeric, reverse, deduplicate, case_insensitive. Required: text. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on sort_lines? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit sort_lines? +

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

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

sort_lines 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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