parse_formula

Parse and validate a FOL formula. Returns information about variables, constants, predicates, and whether the formula is syntactically valid.

Server FOL Prover MCP Server newjerseystyle/folprover-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What parse_formula does on FOL Prover MCP Server

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

Why parse_formula needs a policy

The tool only parses and validates a formula, returning structural information. It has no side effects, does not modify data, and does not execute anything. It is a pure read/analysis operation.

From the tool's definition Parse and validate a FOL formula. Returns information about variables, constants, predicates, and whether the formula is syntactically valid.

Questions about parse_formula

What does the parse_formula tool do? +

Parse and validate a FOL formula. Returns information about variables, constants, predicates, and whether the formula is syntactically valid. It is categorised as a Read tool in the FOL Prover MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on parse_formula? +

Register the FOL Prover MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for parse_formula: 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 FOL Prover MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is parse_formula? +

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

Can I rate-limit parse_formula? +

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

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

parse_formula is provided by the FOL Prover MCP Server MCP server (newjerseystyle/folprover-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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