get_random_poem

Get a random poem from PoetryDB.

SERVERIntegrations MCP SOURCEshriram-vasudevan/integrations-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_random_poem does on Integrations MCP

AI agents call get_random_poem to retrieve information from Integrations MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_random_poem is rated Low

This tool retrieves data (a random poem) from an external service. It performs a query-only operation with no ability to modify, delete, or execute code. There is no blast radius from misuse — an AI agent cannot cause harm by requesting random poems. The lowest severity category (Read) is appropriate.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'get_random_poem' and description states 'Get a random poem from PoetryDB' — a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_random_poem safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Integrations MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_random_poem, this is the rule to start with:

get_random_poem Allowed

get_random_poem is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_random_poem": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Integrations MCP, apply this rule, and every get_random_poem call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_random_poem

What does the get_random_poem tool do? +

Get a random poem from PoetryDB. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Integrations MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_random_poem? +

Register the Integrations MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_random_poem: 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 Integrations MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_random_poem? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_random_poem? +

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

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

get_random_poem is provided by the Integrations MCP server (shriram-vasudevan/integrations-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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