get_cloud_eval

Get cloud evaluation for a position

Server Lichess Integration karayaman/lichess-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 20 required

What get_cloud_eval does on Lichess Integration

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
fen string FEN of the position to analyze
multiPv number Number of principal variations (1-5)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why get_cloud_eval needs a policy

This tool queries the Lichess cloud evaluation service for a chess position to obtain analysis results. It retrieves information without modifying any data, executing commands, or causing irreversible changes. The operation is read-only and returns analytical data about a chess position.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_cloud_eval' and description 'Get cloud evaluation for a position' indicate retrieval of analysis data with no modification or side effects.

Questions about get_cloud_eval

What does the get_cloud_eval tool do? +

Get cloud evaluation for a position. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Lichess Integration MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does get_cloud_eval accept? +

get_cloud_eval accepts 2 parameters: fen, multiPv. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on get_cloud_eval? +

Register the Lichess Integration MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_cloud_eval: 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 Lichess Integration. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_cloud_eval? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_cloud_eval? +

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

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

get_cloud_eval is provided by the Lichess Integration MCP server (karayaman/lichess-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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