bytes_format

Convert bytes to human-readable format (B, KB, MB, GB, TB, PB).

SERVERGadgetHumans API Hub SOURCEpypi:gadgethumans-api-hub-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-scotia1973-bot-api-hub/bytes-format.md

WHAT IT DOES

What bytes_format does on GadgetHumans API Hub

AI agents call bytes_format to retrieve information from GadgetHumans API Hub without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why bytes_format is rated Low

This tool retrieves and formats data with no side effects. It takes numeric input and returns a formatted string representation. There is no capability to write, execute code, destroy data, or perform financial operations. The transformation is deterministic and non-destructive, making it a straightforward Read category operation.

From the tool's definition Tool converts bytes to human-readable format (B, KB, MB, GB, TB, PB). This is a pure data transformation utility that reads input and returns formatted output without modifying, executing, or deleting anything.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs bytes_format safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and GadgetHumans API Hub, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For bytes_format, this is the rule to start with:

bytes_format Allowed

bytes_format 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": {
    "bytes_format": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about bytes_format

What does the bytes_format tool do? +

Convert bytes to human-readable format (B, KB, MB, GB, TB, PB). It is categorised as a Read tool in the GadgetHumans API Hub MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on bytes_format? +

Register the GadgetHumans API Hub MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for bytes_format: 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 GadgetHumans API Hub. Nothing to install.

What risk level is bytes_format? +

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

Can I rate-limit bytes_format? +

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

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

bytes_format is provided by the GadgetHumans API Hub MCP server (pypi:gadgethumans-api-hub-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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