calculate_natural_log

Calculates the natural logarithm (base e) of a positive number.

Server Calculator mvavassori/calculator-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What calculate_natural_log does on Calculator

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

Why calculate_natural_log needs a policy

This tool performs a read-only mathematical calculation. It takes a number as input and returns a computed result without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It has no capability to affect system state, data storage, or external resources. Misuse by an AI agent would be limited to potentially incorrect calculations, which poses minimal security risk.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Calculates the natural logarithm (base e) of a positive number' - a pure mathematical computation with no side effects, data modification, or external operations.

Questions about calculate_natural_log

What does the calculate_natural_log tool do? +

Calculates the natural logarithm (base e) of a positive number. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Calculator MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on calculate_natural_log? +

Register the Calculator MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for calculate_natural_log: 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 Calculator. Nothing to install.

What risk level is calculate_natural_log? +

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

Can I rate-limit calculate_natural_log? +

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

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

calculate_natural_log is provided by the Calculator MCP server (mvavassori/calculator-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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