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What grams_to_ounces does on TinyFn
AI agents call grams_to_ounces to retrieve information from TinyFn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
grams | number | Yes | Weight in grams |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why grams_to_ounces is rated Low
This is a straightforward unit conversion utility that takes an input value and returns a converted output. It performs no I/O, does not modify any data, does not execute code or commands, and cannot be misused to cause harm. It aligns with the 'Read' category as a query/retrieval operation that merely computes and returns a result.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'grams_to_ounces' and description 'Convert grams to ounces' indicate a pure data transformation/conversion function with no side effects, state modification, or external operations.
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The rule that runs grams_to_ounces safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and TinyFn, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For grams_to_ounces, this is the rule to start with:
grams_to_ounces is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect TinyFn, apply this rule, and every grams_to_ounces call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about grams_to_ounces
Convert grams to ounces. It is categorised as a Read tool in the TinyFn MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
grams_to_ounces accepts 1 parameter: grams. Required: grams. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the TinyFn MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for grams_to_ounces: 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 TinyFn. Nothing to install.
grams_to_ounces is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the grams_to_ounces 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for grams_to_ounces. 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.
grams_to_ounces is provided by the TinyFn MCP server (https://api.tinyfn.io/mcp/all/). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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