add_numbers · License Scanner MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_numbers does on License Scanner MCP Server

AI agents call add_numbers as a supporting operation in License Scanner MCP Server workflows.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_numbers needs a policy

This tool performs a simple mathematical addition of two numbers. It has no I/O, no data storage, no external calls, and no side effects of any kind. It does not fit Read (no data retrieval), Write (no data modification), Execute (no code/command execution), Destructive, or Financial. It is a pure utility function, making 'Other' the correct classification.

From the tool's definition 'Add two numbers together' — pure arithmetic computation with no side effects, data access, or external operations

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Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

add_numbers Rate-limited

add_numbers gets a rate cap, and everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "add_numbers": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_numbers_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 60,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about add_numbers

What does the add_numbers tool do? +

Add two numbers together. It is categorised as a Other tool in the License Scanner MCP Server MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.

How do I enforce a policy on add_numbers? +

Register the License Scanner MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_numbers: 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 License Scanner MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_numbers? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_numbers? +

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

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

add_numbers is provided by the License Scanner MCP Server MCP server (ryancadby/mcp-license-scanner). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.