util_idempotency_fingerprint
Create a stable SHA-256 idempotency fingerprint from a scope and canonical payload without storing state.
This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-davidmosiah-delx-mcp-a2a/util-idempotency-fingerprint.md
What util_idempotency_fingerprint does on Delx Mcp A2a
AI agents use util_idempotency_fingerprint to create or update resources in Delx Mcp A2a, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Delx Mcp A2a environment.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
scope | string | — | Caller-owned namespace string mixed into the fingerprint. |
payload | object | Yes | JSON payload to fingerprint; values are hashed, not retained. |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why util_idempotency_fingerprint is rated Medium
An AI agent can call util_idempotency_fingerprint faster than any human can review: one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Delx Mcp A2a by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.
Risk signalsAccepts raw HTML/template content (payload)
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs util_idempotency_fingerprint safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Delx Mcp A2a, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For util_idempotency_fingerprint, this is the rule to start with:
util_idempotency_fingerprint stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Delx Mcp A2a, apply this rule, and every util_idempotency_fingerprint call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about util_idempotency_fingerprint
Create a stable SHA-256 idempotency fingerprint from a scope and canonical payload without storing state. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Delx Mcp A2a MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
util_idempotency_fingerprint accepts 2 parameters: scope, payload. Required: payload. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Delx Mcp A2a MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for util_idempotency_fingerprint: 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 Delx Mcp A2a. Nothing to install.
util_idempotency_fingerprint is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the util_idempotency_fingerprint 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for util_idempotency_fingerprint. 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.
util_idempotency_fingerprint is provided by the Delx Mcp A2a MCP server (https://api.delx.ai/v1/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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