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