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word_of_the_day

Get the deterministic word of the day. Same word for all users on a given date. No auth required.

Part of the Orb Platform server.

word_of_the_day is read-only, but an agent in a loop can still rack up calls and cost. PolicyLayer caps every call before it runs. Live in minutes.

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AI agents call word_of_the_day to retrieve information from Orb Platform without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though word_of_the_day only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "word_of_the_day": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access word_of_the_day gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so word_of_the_day only ever does what you allow.

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Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.

What does the word_of_the_day tool do? +

Get the deterministic word of the day. Same word for all users on a given date. No auth required.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Orb Platform MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on word_of_the_day? +

Register the Orb Platform MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for word_of_the_day: 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 Orb Platform. Nothing to install.

What risk level is word_of_the_day? +

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

Can I rate-limit word_of_the_day? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the word_of_the_day 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_of_the_day completely? +

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

word_of_the_day is provided by the Orb Platform MCP server (https://mcp.thedailylesson.com/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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