Model Context Protocol low risk

Calculator

A secure, sandboxed MCP server that provides calculator functionality, enabling precise numerical calculations without exposing the system to significant risks.

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Capabilities

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Quickstart

Install

pip install mcp-server-calculator

Exposed MCP Tools (1)

safe

calculate

Calculates the result of a given mathematical expression.

The tool only performs calculations and does not modify any system state.

Safety Assessment

This server is generally safe for use as it performs isolated calculations without persistent side effects. However, it's crucial to validate input expressions to prevent potential errors or resource exhaustion. Rate limiting should be considered in production environments.

Calculator functionality is inherently sandboxed.
No external network access required.
Stateless execution minimizes persistent risks.
Read-only execution; no write or delete operations.
No sensitive data or secrets are handled.

Potential for denial-of-service through resource exhaustion with extremely complex calculations.
Incorrectly formatted expressions could lead to unexpected errors.
Reliance on the underlying Python interpreter introduces a minimal level of inherent risk.
No built-in rate limiting.