api_nfd_get_nfd

Get a specific NFD by name or by its application ID

SERVERAlgorand MCP SOURCEgoplausible/algorand-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/goplausible-algorand-mcp/api-nfd-get-nfd.md

WHAT IT DOES

What api_nfd_get_nfd does on Algorand MCP

AI agents call api_nfd_get_nfd 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_nfd_get_nfd is rated Low

This tool queries NFD (Algorand Name Service) information by name or application ID. The verb 'Get' and the absence of any language indicating state changes, deletions, or execution of commands clearly indicate a read-only operation. No financial transactions, code execution, or data modification occurs. It retrieves blockchain data without side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get_nfd' and description states 'Get a specific NFD by name or by its application ID' — purely retrieves data with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs api_nfd_get_nfd 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_nfd_get_nfd, this is the rule to start with:

api_nfd_get_nfd Allowed

api_nfd_get_nfd 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_nfd_get_nfd": {}
  }
}

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_nfd_get_nfd call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about api_nfd_get_nfd

What does the api_nfd_get_nfd tool do? +

Get a specific NFD by name or by its application ID. 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_nfd_get_nfd? +

Register the Algorand MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for api_nfd_get_nfd: 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_nfd_get_nfd? +

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

Can I rate-limit api_nfd_get_nfd? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the api_nfd_get_nfd 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_nfd_get_nfd completely? +

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

api_nfd_get_nfd 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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