get_hiro_api_key

Check whether a Hiro API key is configured. Shows the key source (stored file or environment variable) and a masked preview.

SERVERAibtc SOURCEaibtcdev/aibtc-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity verified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-aibtcdev-mcp-server/get-hiro-api-key.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_hiro_api_key does on Aibtc

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

RISK

Why get_hiro_api_key is rated Low

This tool only reads and displays existing API key configuration metadata (source location and a masked preview). It performs no modifications, deletions, code execution, or financial operations. The masked preview format suggests sensitive data is protected from exposure. The capability is purely informational/diagnostic.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Check[s] whether a Hiro API key is configured' and 'Shows the key source... and a masked preview.' The word 'Check' and 'Shows' indicate read-only retrieval of configuration state without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_hiro_api_key safely

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

get_hiro_api_key Allowed

get_hiro_api_key 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": {
    "get_hiro_api_key": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_hiro_api_key

What does the get_hiro_api_key tool do? +

Check whether a Hiro API key is configured. Shows the key source (stored file or environment variable) and a masked preview. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Aibtc MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_hiro_api_key? +

Register the Aibtc MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_hiro_api_key: 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 Aibtc. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_hiro_api_key? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_hiro_api_key? +

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

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

get_hiro_api_key is provided by the Aibtc MCP server (aibtcdev/aibtc-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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