word_count

Count words, characters, sentences, and estimate reading time.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 11 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What word_count does on UnClick

AI agents call word_count 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	Text to analyze.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why word_count is rated Low

This tool only retrieves statistics from text input without creating, modifying, deleting, executing, or triggering external operations. It is purely informational analysis with no ability to affect state or external systems.

From the tool's definition Tool performs counting and estimation operations on input text: 'Count words, characters, sentences, and estimate reading time.' These are read-only analytics with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

word_count Allowed

word_count 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": {
    "word_count": {}
  }
}

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 word_count call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about word_count

What does the word_count tool do? +

Count words, characters, sentences, and estimate reading time. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does word_count accept? +

word_count accepts 1 parameter: text. Required: text. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on word_count? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit word_count? +

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

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

word_count 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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