ordinals_getInscription

Retrieves metadata for an inscription by its outpoint. Returns content type, file info, origin, MAP data, and sequence info.

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

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What ordinals_getInscription does on Bitcoin SV MCP Server

AI agents call ordinals_getInscription 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 ordinals_getInscription is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves blockchain data (inscription metadata) without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is purely informational, making it a Read category tool with low severity risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ordinals_getInscription' and description 'Retrieves metadata for an inscription by its outpoint.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs ordinals_getInscription 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 ordinals_getInscription, this is the rule to start with:

ordinals_getInscription Allowed

ordinals_getInscription 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": {
    "ordinals_getInscription": {}
  }
}

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 ordinals_getInscription call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ordinals_getInscription

What does the ordinals_getInscription tool do? +

Retrieves metadata for an inscription by its outpoint. Returns content type, file info, origin, MAP data, and sequence info. 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 ordinals_getInscription? +

Register the Bitcoin SV MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ordinals_getInscription: 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 ordinals_getInscription? +

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

Can I rate-limit ordinals_getInscription? +

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

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

ordinals_getInscription 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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