roll_pool

Roll a dice pool and count successes.

Server Dice MCP Server patissiermongs/roleplayingmcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What roll_pool does on Dice MCP Server

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

Why roll_pool needs a policy

This tool executes a deterministic computation on parameters (dice pool configuration) and returns results. While it involves computation, it does not create/modify data (Write), execute arbitrary code or external operations (Execute), delete data (Destructive), or commit financial obligations (Financial). The primary function is retrieving/computing a simulated dice roll outcome.

From the tool's definition roll_pool performs dice rolling with success-counting for TRPG mechanics. The description indicates it 'rolls a dice pool and counts successes' — a computational operation that generates random numbers and performs counting logic without side effects on…

Questions about roll_pool

What does the roll_pool tool do? +

Roll a dice pool and count successes. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Dice MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on roll_pool? +

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

What risk level is roll_pool? +

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

Can I rate-limit roll_pool? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the roll_pool 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_pool completely? +

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

roll_pool is provided by the Dice MCP Server MCP server (patissiermongs/roleplayingmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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