divide

divide

Server MCP Multi-Tool Server xiaoyuchenhot/mcp-example
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What divide does on MCP Multi-Tool Server

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

Why divide needs a policy

Based on the server description ('calculator tools for mathematical operations') and the pattern of sibling tools, 'divide' is almost certainly a arithmetic division operation that takes numeric inputs and returns a result with no side effects. Empty description lowers confidence slightly, but context strongly implies a pure Read/compute operation with low blast radius.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'divide'; description is empty. Sibling tools (add, subtract, multiply, square_root, factorial, power, calculate_percentage) are all mathematical operations on a calculator-focused server.

Questions about divide

What does the divide tool do? +

divide. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Multi-Tool Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on divide? +

Register the MCP Multi-Tool Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for divide: 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 MCP Multi-Tool Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is divide? +

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

Can I rate-limit divide? +

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

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

divide is provided by the MCP Multi-Tool Server MCP server (xiaoyuchenhot/mcp-example). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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