isw_get_transaction_status

Get Quickteller transaction status by transactionRef.

SERVERInterswitch SOURCEinterswitch-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What isw_get_transaction_status does on Interswitch

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

RISK

Why isw_get_transaction_status is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves the status of an existing transaction using a reference ID. It has no side effects, does not create, modify, or delete data, and does not execute external operations or move funds. It is a straightforward read operation on financial transaction metadata.

From the tool's definition Get Quickteller transaction status by transactionRef - uses 'Get' verb and retrieves transaction status without modifying data or triggering operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs isw_get_transaction_status safely

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

isw_get_transaction_status Allowed

isw_get_transaction_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": {
    "isw_get_transaction_status": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about isw_get_transaction_status

What does the isw_get_transaction_status tool do? +

Get Quickteller transaction status by transactionRef. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Interswitch MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on isw_get_transaction_status? +

Register the Interswitch MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for isw_get_transaction_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 Interswitch. Nothing to install.

What risk level is isw_get_transaction_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit isw_get_transaction_status? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the isw_get_transaction_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 isw_get_transaction_status completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for isw_get_transaction_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 isw_get_transaction_status? +

isw_get_transaction_status is provided by the Interswitch MCP server (interswitch-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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