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q402_balance

Verify the configured API key(s) and report each one

SERVERQ402 Mcp SOURCE@quackai/q402-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/io-github-bitgett-q402-mcp/q402-balance.md

What q402_balance does on Q402 Mcp

AI agents call q402_balance to retrieve information from Q402 Mcp without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why q402_balance is rated Low

This tool queries and returns information about configured API credentials. It has no side effects, does not move funds, execute code, or alter data. While API key exposure is a security concern in misuse, the tool itself is a pure read operation. Severity is low because exposure of credentials is the risk of credential handling generally, not this tool's inherent capability.

From the tool's definition Tool performs verification and reporting of API keys—examining configuration state without modifying or executing external operations. The verb 'Verify' and 'report' indicate read-only introspection.

Questions about q402_balance

What does the q402_balance tool do? +

Verify the configured API key(s) and report each one. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Q402 Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on q402_balance? +

Register the Q402 MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for q402_balance: 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 Q402 Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is q402_balance? +

q402_balance is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit q402_balance? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the q402_balance 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 q402_balance completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for q402_balance. 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 q402_balance? +

q402_balance is provided by the Q402 MCP server (@quackai/q402-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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