wallet_getVersion

Gets the wallet implementation version.

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/wallet-getversion.md

WHAT IT DOES

What wallet_getVersion does on Bitcoin SV MCP Server

AI agents call wallet_getVersion 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_getVersion is rated Low

This tool retrieves metadata about the wallet implementation without modifying, executing, or affecting any data or blockchain state. It is a simple informational query with minimal security impact.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'wallet_getVersion' and description 'Gets the wallet implementation version' indicate a query operation that retrieves version information with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

wallet_getVersion Allowed

wallet_getVersion 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_getVersion": {}
  }
}

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_getVersion call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about wallet_getVersion

What does the wallet_getVersion tool do? +

Gets the wallet implementation version. 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_getVersion? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit wallet_getVersion? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wallet_getVersion 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_getVersion completely? +

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

wallet_getVersion 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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