multiply

Multiply two numbers together.

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

What multiply does on MCP Multi-Tool Server

AI agents call multiply 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 multiply needs a policy

This tool performs a mathematical calculation (multiplication) and returns a result. It has no side effects, does not modify any data, and cannot be misused to cause harm beyond returning an incorrect number.

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

Questions about multiply

What does the multiply tool do? +

Multiply two numbers together. 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 multiply? +

Register the MCP Multi-Tool Server 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 MCP Multi-Tool Server. 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 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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