This tool is capable of converting to and from epoch and ISO 8601 timestamps. Use this tool when you have one time format and need to convert to the other format. The tool will automatically detect the input format and convert to the other format.
Part of the Rhombus Node server.
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AI agents call time-conversion-tool to retrieve information from Rhombus Node without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
Even though time-conversion-tool only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
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"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
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}See the full Rhombus Node policy for all 31 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access time-conversion-tool gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.
This tool is capable of converting to and from epoch and ISO 8601 timestamps. Use this tool when you have one time format and need to convert to the other format. The tool will automatically detect the input format and convert to the other format.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Rhombus Node MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Rhombus Node MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for time-conversion-tool: 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 Rhombus Node. Nothing to install.
time-conversion-tool is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the time-conversion-tool 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for time-conversion-tool. 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.
time-conversion-tool is provided by the Rhombus Node MCP server (rhombus-node-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Deterministic rules across all 31 Rhombus Node tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.
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