lookup_bns_name

Resolve a .btc domain name to its Stacks address.

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/lookup-bns-name.md

WHAT IT DOES

What lookup_bns_name does on Aibtc

AI agents call lookup_bns_name 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 lookup_bns_name is rated Low

This tool performs a read-only domain name resolution, similar to DNS lookups. It retrieves information (mapping a domain to an address) without side effects, state changes, or external operations. The sibling tools include financial operations (alex_swap) and destructive actions (bitflow_cancel_order), making the severity difference clear.

From the tool's definition 'Resolve a .btc domain name to its Stacks address' — a straightforward lookup/resolution operation that retrieves data without modifying or executing external code.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

lookup_bns_name Allowed

lookup_bns_name 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": {
    "lookup_bns_name": {}
  }
}

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 lookup_bns_name call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about lookup_bns_name

What does the lookup_bns_name tool do? +

Resolve a .btc domain name to its Stacks address. 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 lookup_bns_name? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit lookup_bns_name? +

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

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

lookup_bns_name 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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