sqrt · Math MCP Server for MacOS MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What sqrt does on Math MCP Server for MacOS

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why sqrt needs a policy

The sqrt tool performs a read-only mathematical calculation (square root) and returns a result. It does not modify, delete, execute, or involve any financial operations. Blast radius if misused is negligible.

From the tool's definition Square root of a number — pure mathematical computation with no side effects

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about sqrt

What does the sqrt tool do? +

Square root of a number. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Math MCP Server for MacOS MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on sqrt? +

Register the Math MCP Server for MacOS MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sqrt: 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 Math MCP Server for MacOS. Nothing to install.

What risk level is sqrt? +

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

Can I rate-limit sqrt? +

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

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

sqrt is provided by the Math MCP Server for MacOS MCP server (rohinigaonkar/mcp-math-macos). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.