getNetwork

Get detailed information about a specific blockchain network. This provides the network

SERVERMCP Ethers Wallet SOURCEcrazyrabbitltc/mcp-ethers-server

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/crazyrabbitltc-mcp-ethers-server/getnetwork.md

WHAT IT DOES

What getNetwork does on MCP Ethers Wallet

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

RISK

Why getNetwork is rated Low

This tool queries blockchain network information without modifying state, executing transactions, or triggering any operations. It is a read-only operation analogous to fetching network metadata or configuration details. The low severity reflects minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent, as retrieving network information poses no direct harm to assets or systems.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'getNetwork' and description 'Get detailed information about a specific blockchain network' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs getNetwork safely

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

getNetwork Allowed

getNetwork 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": {
    "getNetwork": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect MCP Ethers Wallet, apply this rule, and every getNetwork call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about getNetwork

What does the getNetwork tool do? +

Get detailed information about a specific blockchain network. This provides the network. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Ethers Wallet MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on getNetwork? +

Register the MCP Ethers Wallet MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for getNetwork: 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 MCP Ethers Wallet. Nothing to install.

What risk level is getNetwork? +

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

Can I rate-limit getNetwork? +

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

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

getNetwork is provided by the MCP Ethers Wallet MCP server (crazyrabbitltc/mcp-ethers-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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