format_analytics_metric

Format a raw numeric analytics value into a human-readable string with correct units and locale. e.g., input: value=0.6234, metric_type=

Server Query Analytics josephtandle/google-analytics-mcp-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What format_analytics_metric does on Query Analytics

AI agents call format_analytics_metric to retrieve information from Query Analytics without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why format_analytics_metric needs a policy

This tool takes a numeric value and converts it to a human-readable string representation. It is a pure transformation/formatting function with no data retrieval, storage, execution, or financial implications. No external systems are called; it simply formats data already in memory.

From the tool's definition 'Format a raw numeric analytics value into a human-readable string with correct units and locale' — pure formatting/transformation of an input value with no side effects

Questions about format_analytics_metric

What does the format_analytics_metric tool do? +

Format a raw numeric analytics value into a human-readable string with correct units and locale. e.g., input: value=0.6234, metric_type=. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Query Analytics MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on format_analytics_metric? +

Register the Query Analytics MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for format_analytics_metric: 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 Query Analytics. Nothing to install.

What risk level is format_analytics_metric? +

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

Can I rate-limit format_analytics_metric? +

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

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

format_analytics_metric is provided by the Query Analytics MCP server (josephtandle/google-analytics-mcp-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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