lightning_status

Get the status of the embedded Lightning wallet: whether it

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/lightning-status.md

WHAT IT DOES

What lightning_status does on Aibtc

AI agents call lightning_status 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 lightning_status is rated Low

This tool retrieves status information about a Lightning wallet. Status checks are read-only operations with no side effects—they do not move funds, execute transactions, or modify state. The incomplete description ('whether it') suggests the tool reports a boolean or status field, consistent with a simple query.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'lightning_status' and description 'Get the status of the embedded Lightning wallet: whether it' indicate a query/retrieval operation that checks wallet status without modifying or executing transactions.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

lightning_status Allowed

lightning_status 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": {
    "lightning_status": {}
  }
}

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 lightning_status call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about lightning_status

What does the lightning_status tool do? +

Get the status of the embedded Lightning wallet: whether it. 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 lightning_status? +

Register the Aibtc MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for lightning_status: 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 lightning_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit lightning_status? +

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

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

lightning_status 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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