ebay_convert_date_to_timestamp

Convert a date string or number to Unix timestamp (milliseconds). Supports ISO 8601 dates, Unix timestamps (seconds or milliseconds), and relative time (e.g.,

SERVEREbay SOURCEyosefhayim/ebay-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Other

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What ebay_convert_date_to_timestamp does on Ebay

AI agents call ebay_convert_date_to_timestamp as a supporting operation in Ebay workflows.

RISK

Why ebay_convert_date_to_timestamp is rated Low

This tool performs a pure local date/time conversion with no side effects, no data retrieval, no modification, and no external calls. It is a utility function that transforms one representation of time into another.

From the tool's definition Convert a date string or number to Unix timestamp (milliseconds). Supports ISO 8601 dates, Unix timestamps (seconds or milliseconds), and relative time

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs ebay_convert_date_to_timestamp safely

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

ebay_convert_date_to_timestamp Rate-limited

ebay_convert_date_to_timestamp gets a rate cap, and everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "ebay_convert_date_to_timestamp": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ebay_convert_date_to_timestamp_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 60,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

SET A RULE FOR THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about ebay_convert_date_to_timestamp

What does the ebay_convert_date_to_timestamp tool do? +

Convert a date string or number to Unix timestamp (milliseconds). Supports ISO 8601 dates, Unix timestamps (seconds or milliseconds), and relative time (e.g.,. It is categorised as a Other tool in the Ebay MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.

How do I enforce a policy on ebay_convert_date_to_timestamp? +

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

What risk level is ebay_convert_date_to_timestamp? +

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

Can I rate-limit ebay_convert_date_to_timestamp? +

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

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

ebay_convert_date_to_timestamp is provided by the Ebay MCP server (yosefhayim/ebay-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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