bsv_status

SERVERBitcoin SV MCP Server SOURCEb-open-io/bsv-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/b-open-io-bsv-mcp/bsv-status.md

WHAT IT DOES

What bsv_status does on Bitcoin SV MCP Server

AI agents call bsv_status to retrieve information from Bitcoin SV MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why bsv_status is rated Low

Tool retrieves server status and configuration information with no side effects or state modifications.

From the tool's definition Show server version, configured network, wallet availability, backend URLs. Does not request keys, sign, sync or spend.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs bsv_status safely

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

bsv_status Allowed

bsv_status is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "bsv_status": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Bitcoin SV MCP Server, apply this rule, and every bsv_status call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about bsv_status

What does the bsv_status tool do? +

Show server version, configured network, wallet availability, backend URLs, live 1Sat modules and any persistent Vault migration warning. Does not request keys, sign, sync or spend. Backend modules do not imply MCP tools or sponsor approval. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Bitcoin SV MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on bsv_status? +

Register the Bitcoin SV MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for bsv_status: 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 Bitcoin SV MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is bsv_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit bsv_status? +

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

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

bsv_status is provided by the Bitcoin SV MCP Server MCP server (b-open-io/bsv-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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