roll_initiative

Roll initiative for one or more combatants in D&D combat.

Server Dice Roller MCP Server ltcg-addict/dice-roller
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What roll_initiative does on Dice Roller MCP Server

AI agents call roll_initiative to retrieve information from Dice Roller MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why roll_initiative needs a policy

This tool performs a dice roll calculation and returns a result. It has no side effects, does not modify any data, and does not interact with external systems. It is purely a read/compute operation for tabletop gaming purposes.

From the tool's definition Roll initiative for one or more combatants in D&D combat

Questions about roll_initiative

What does the roll_initiative tool do? +

Roll initiative for one or more combatants in D&D combat. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Dice Roller MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on roll_initiative? +

Register the Dice Roller MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for roll_initiative: 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 Dice Roller MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is roll_initiative? +

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

Can I rate-limit roll_initiative? +

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

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

roll_initiative is provided by the Dice Roller MCP Server MCP server (ltcg-addict/dice-roller). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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