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What nth_square does on TinyFn
AI agents call nth_square 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
n | integer | Yes | Which square number |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why nth_square is rated Low
This is a deterministic mathematical function that computes and returns a value (n²) based on input. It has no capability to modify state, execute arbitrary code, delete data, or access sensitive systems. The tool is read-only in nature and poses minimal security risk.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'nth_square' and description 'Get the nth square number' indicate a pure mathematical computation that retrieves/returns a calculated value with no side effects, data modification, code execution, or destructive operations.
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The rule that runs nth_square 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 nth_square, this is the rule to start with:
nth_square 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 nth_square call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about nth_square
Get the nth square number. It is categorised as a Read tool in the TinyFn MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
nth_square accepts 1 parameter: n. Required: n. 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 nth_square: 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.
nth_square 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 nth_square 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 nth_square. 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.
nth_square 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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