api_algod_get_node_status

Get current node status

SERVERAlgorand MCP SOURCEgoplausible/algorand-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What api_algod_get_node_status does on Algorand MCP

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

RISK

Why api_algod_get_node_status is rated Low

This tool retrieves information about the state of an Algorand node without side effects. It is a straightforward read operation that queries node telemetry or status information. No data is modified, deleted, or used to trigger financial transactions or code execution. The low severity reflects minimal risk from misuse—an agent obtaining node status information cannot cause harm to the blockchain or user assets.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate a retrieval operation: 'get_node_status' performs a simple query of current node status with no data modification, deletion, or execution of external code.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs api_algod_get_node_status safely

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

api_algod_get_node_status Allowed

api_algod_get_node_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": {
    "api_algod_get_node_status": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about api_algod_get_node_status

What does the api_algod_get_node_status tool do? +

Get current node status. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Algorand MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on api_algod_get_node_status? +

Register the Algorand MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for api_algod_get_node_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 Algorand MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is api_algod_get_node_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit api_algod_get_node_status? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the api_algod_get_node_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 api_algod_get_node_status completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for api_algod_get_node_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 api_algod_get_node_status? +

api_algod_get_node_status is provided by the Algorand MCP server (goplausible/algorand-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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