addition

Add two numbers.

Server FastMCP Tools Calculator sriharsha-inthub/mcp-applications
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What addition does on FastMCP Tools Calculator

AI agents call addition to retrieve information from FastMCP Tools Calculator without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why addition needs a policy

This tool performs a pure mathematical computation (addition of two numbers) with no side effects, no data storage, no external calls, and no destructive actions. It simply reads two inputs and returns their sum, analogous to a query or fetch operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name: 'addition'; description: 'Add two numbers.'

Questions about addition

What does the addition tool do? +

Add two numbers. It is categorised as a Read tool in the FastMCP Tools Calculator MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on addition? +

Register the FastMCP Tools Calculator MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for addition: 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 FastMCP Tools Calculator. Nothing to install.

What risk level is addition? +

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

Can I rate-limit addition? +

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

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

addition is provided by the FastMCP Tools Calculator MCP server (sriharsha-inthub/mcp-applications). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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