wallet_discoverByAttributes

Discovers certificates matching specific attributes.

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/wallet-discoverbyattributes.md

WHAT IT DOES

What wallet_discoverByAttributes does on Bitcoin SV MCP Server

AI agents call wallet_discoverByAttributes 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 wallet_discoverByAttributes is rated Low

This tool retrieves or queries data (certificates) based on filtering criteria. It has no side effects, does not execute commands, does not modify data, and does not involve financial transactions. The 'discover' pattern combined with attribute-based filtering is consistent with Read category tools.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'wallet_discoverByAttributes' uses 'discover' verb and description states 'Discovers certificates matching specific attributes' — a query/search operation with no modification or execution of external operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

wallet_discoverByAttributes Allowed

wallet_discoverByAttributes 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": {
    "wallet_discoverByAttributes": {}
  }
}

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 wallet_discoverByAttributes call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about wallet_discoverByAttributes

What does the wallet_discoverByAttributes tool do? +

Discovers certificates matching specific attributes. 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 wallet_discoverByAttributes? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit wallet_discoverByAttributes? +

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

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

wallet_discoverByAttributes 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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