name_to_hex

Convert a CSS color name to hex.

SERVERTinyFn SOURCEhttps://api.tinyfn.io/mcp/all/

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 11 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-tinyfn-tinyfn/name-to-hex.md

WHAT IT DOES

What name_to_hex does on TinyFn

AI agents call name_to_hex 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
`name`	string	Yes	CSS color name

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why name_to_hex is rated Low

This is a deterministic utility function that retrieves/transforms data without modifying any state, creating resources, executing external code, deleting data, or affecting financial systems. It is a read-only conversion tool with minimal security risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'name_to_hex' and description 'Convert a CSS color name to hex' indicate a pure data transformation with no side effects—it takes a CSS color name as input and returns its hexadecimal representation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

name_to_hex Allowed

name_to_hex 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": {
    "name_to_hex": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about name_to_hex

What does the name_to_hex tool do? +

Convert a CSS color name to hex. It is categorised as a Read tool in the TinyFn MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does name_to_hex accept? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on name_to_hex? +

Register the TinyFn MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for name_to_hex: 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.

What risk level is name_to_hex? +

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

Can I rate-limit name_to_hex? +

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

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

name_to_hex 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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