api_algod_get_node_status_after_block

Get node status after a specific round

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_after_block does on Algorand MCP

AI agents call api_algod_get_node_status_after_block 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_after_block is rated Low

This tool retrieves node status information after a specific block round. It performs a read-only query against Algorand blockchain node data with no side effects. The 'get' verb and retrieval-only description clearly indicate a Read category.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'get' and description states 'Get node status' - pure data retrieval with no modification, deletion, or execution. However, the blockchain context and potential for sensitive node operational information elevates severity from low to medium.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

api_algod_get_node_status_after_block Allowed

api_algod_get_node_status_after_block 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_after_block": {}
  }
}

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_after_block call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about api_algod_get_node_status_after_block

What does the api_algod_get_node_status_after_block tool do? +

Get node status after a specific round. 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_after_block? +

Register the Algorand MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for api_algod_get_node_status_after_block: 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_after_block? +

api_algod_get_node_status_after_block 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_after_block? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the api_algod_get_node_status_after_block 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_after_block completely? +

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

api_algod_get_node_status_after_block 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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