ping

Basic protocol utility to verify server connectivity

SERVERAlgorand MCP SOURCEgoplausible/algorand-mcp

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/goplausible-algorand-mcp/ping.md

WHAT IT DOES

What ping does on Algorand MCP

AI agents call ping 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 ping is rated Low

The ping tool performs a simple connectivity test, which is a read-only operation with no side effects, data retrieval, execution of external commands beyond ICMP echo, or state modifications. It is a passive diagnostic utility. While the broader server includes financial tools (alpha_create_market_order, alpha_claim, etc.), this specific tool is isolated to connectivity verification.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ping' and description 'Basic protocol utility to verify server connectivity' indicate a diagnostic utility that checks network connectivity without retrieving or modifying data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

ping Allowed

ping 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": {
    "ping": {}
  }
}

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 ping call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ping

What does the ping tool do? +

Basic protocol utility to verify server connectivity. 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 ping? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit ping? +

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

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

ping 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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