multiply

Multiply two numbers.

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

What multiply does on FastMCP Tools Calculator

AI agents call multiply 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 multiply needs a policy

This is a straightforward arithmetic function that takes numerical inputs and returns a calculated result. It performs no data creation, modification, deletion, code execution, or financial operations. It is purely computational and read-only in nature, making it the lowest-risk category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'multiply' and description 'Multiply two numbers' indicate a pure mathematical operation that retrieves a computed result without side effects, state changes, or external operations.

Questions about multiply

What does the multiply tool do? +

Multiply 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 multiply? +

Register the FastMCP Tools Calculator MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for multiply: 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 multiply? +

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

Can I rate-limit multiply? +

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

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

multiply 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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