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aps_build_contributor_query

Build a contributor-query response: given a signed SettlementRecord and a contributor DID, return per-axis (total_weight, contribution_count, merkle_path, axis_root) plus the full signed record so a third party can verify the contributor's share end-to-end without trusting the gateway beyond its ...

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What aps_build_contributor_query does on Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents

AI agents call aps_build_contributor_query to retrieve information from Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
record object A signed SettlementRecord
gateway_jwks string Advisory JWKS URL; not part of the signed material
contributor_did string Yes Contributor DID (data source, compute provider, governance signer, or protocol module identifier)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

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Why aps_build_contributor_query needs a policy

The tool reads from an existing signed SettlementRecord and returns structured verification data (merkle paths, weights, counts) for a given contributor DID. It does not modify, create, or delete data.

From the tool's definition 'Build a contributor-query response' and 'return per-axis (total_weight, contribution_count, merkle_path, axis_root) plus the full signed record so a third party can verify the contributor's share end-to-end' — this is a read/query operation that retrieves…

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access aps_build_contributor_query gives an agent:

How to control aps_build_contributor_query

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for aps_build_contributor_query:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "aps_build_contributor_query": {}
  }
}

aps_build_contributor_query is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about aps_build_contributor_query

What does the aps_build_contributor_query tool do? +

Build a contributor-query response: given a signed SettlementRecord and a contributor DID, return per-axis (total_weight, contribution_count, merkle_path, axis_root) plus the full signed record so a third party can verify the contributor's share end-to-end without trusting the gateway beyond its public key. Returns null if the contributor has no share in the period. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does aps_build_contributor_query accept? +

aps_build_contributor_query accepts 3 parameters: record, gateway_jwks, contributor_did. Required: contributor_did. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on aps_build_contributor_query? +

Register the Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for aps_build_contributor_query: 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 Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents. Nothing to install.

What risk level is aps_build_contributor_query? +

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

Can I rate-limit aps_build_contributor_query? +

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

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

aps_build_contributor_query is provided by the Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents MCP server (https://mcp.aeoess.com/sse). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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