api_indexer_lookup_account_created_applications

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why api_indexer_lookup_account_created_applications needs a policy

This tool retrieves historical information about applications created by an account from the Algorand indexer. It performs a simple data query without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. The read-only nature and limited scope (scoped to a single account's application creation history) result in low severity.

From the tool's definition The tool name includes 'lookup' and the description states 'Get applications created by this account', which is a query/retrieval operation with no side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access api_indexer_lookup_account_created_applications gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control api_indexer_lookup_account_created_applications

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Algorand MCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for api_indexer_lookup_account_created_applications:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "api_indexer_lookup_account_created_applications": {}
  }
}

api_indexer_lookup_account_created_applications is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about api_indexer_lookup_account_created_applications

What does the api_indexer_lookup_account_created_applications tool do? +

Get applications created by this account. 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_indexer_lookup_account_created_applications? +

Register the Algorand MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for api_indexer_lookup_account_created_applications: 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_indexer_lookup_account_created_applications? +

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

Can I rate-limit api_indexer_lookup_account_created_applications? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the api_indexer_lookup_account_created_applications 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_indexer_lookup_account_created_applications completely? +

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

api_indexer_lookup_account_created_applications 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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