flip_coin

抛硬币,返回正面或反面

Server MCP Lottery Demo pmhw/mcpdemo
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What flip_coin does on MCP Lottery Demo

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

Why flip_coin needs a policy

This tool retrieves a random outcome (coin flip result) without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any consequential operations. It is purely a read/query operation that returns data. The Chinese description '抛硬币,返回正面或反面' (flip coin, return heads or tails) confirms this is a simple random draw with no destructive or financial implications.

From the tool's definition Tool performs 'flip_coin' which returns heads or tails - a random selection with no side effects, no data modification, and no external state changes.

Questions about flip_coin

What does the flip_coin tool do? +

抛硬币,返回正面或反面. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Lottery Demo MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on flip_coin? +

Register the MCP Lottery Demo MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for flip_coin: 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 MCP Lottery Demo. Nothing to install.

What risk level is flip_coin? +

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

Can I rate-limit flip_coin? +

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

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

flip_coin is provided by the MCP Lottery Demo MCP server (pmhw/mcpdemo). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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