text_truncate

Truncate text to a maximum length.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 32 required

What text_truncate does on UnClick

AI agents call text_truncate 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
text string Yes
suffix string
max_length number Yes

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why text_truncate needs a policy

This tool performs a purely computational/transformation operation on input text — shortening it to a specified length. It has no side effects, does not modify external data, and is fully reversible in the sense that no data is destroyed externally. It is essentially a text processing utility with minimal risk.

From the tool's definition Truncate text to a maximum length

Questions about text_truncate

What does the text_truncate tool do? +

Truncate text to a maximum length. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does text_truncate accept? +

text_truncate accepts 3 parameters: text, suffix, max_length. Required: text, max_length. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on text_truncate? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit text_truncate? +

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

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

text_truncate 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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