util_x402_live_probe
Live-probe any third-party x402 endpoint before you spend: we fetch its payment contract via a bounded GET/402 handshake, validate accepts, network, price and expiry against the x402 spec, measure response latency, and return a signed observation receipt with an observed_at timestamp you can cite...
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What util_x402_live_probe does on Delx Mcp A2a
AI agents call util_x402_live_probe to retrieve information from Delx Mcp A2a without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
url | string | Yes | Single https x402 endpoint to handshake. One URL per call; no payment is sent. |
capability | string | — | Optional capability tag stored on the observation receipt for later directory queries. |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why util_x402_live_probe is rated Low
Even though util_x402_live_probe only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.
Risk signalsAccepts URL/endpoint input (url)
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs util_x402_live_probe 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_x402_live_probe, this is the rule to start with:
util_x402_live_probe is read-only, so it stays allowed. 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_x402_live_probe call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about util_x402_live_probe
Live-probe any third-party x402 endpoint before you spend: we fetch its payment contract via a bounded GET/402 handshake, validate accepts, network, price and expiry against the x402 spec, measure response latency, and return a signed observation receipt with an observed_at timestamp you can cite. Limitation: no payment is made, one endpoint per call, and a passing probe proves the contract at observation time — not future uptime or provider honesty. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Delx Mcp A2a MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
util_x402_live_probe accepts 2 parameters: url, capability. Required: url. 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_x402_live_probe: 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_x402_live_probe is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the util_x402_live_probe 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_x402_live_probe. 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_x402_live_probe 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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