get_base_estimate_gas

Estimate gas for a bounded call on Base (max 4KB data).

SERVERDelx MCP Server SOURCEdelx-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 40 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-davidmosiah-delx-mcp-server/get-base-estimate-gas.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_base_estimate_gas does on Delx MCP Server

AI agents call get_base_estimate_gas to retrieve information from Delx MCP Server 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
`to`	string	—
`data`	string	—
`from`	string	—
`value`	string	—

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why get_base_estimate_gas is rated Low

This tool performs a read-only estimation of transaction costs on the Base blockchain. It returns calculated gas fee information without executing any on-chain operations, transferring funds, or modifying data. The function retrieves/queries data (gas estimates) with no side effects, fitting squarely within the Read category. The 'max 4KB data' limit further indicates it's a bounded query operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_base_estimate_gas' and description 'Estimate gas for a bounded call on Base (max 4KB data)' indicate a query operation that retrieves gas estimation data without modifying state or executing transactions.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_base_estimate_gas safely

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

get_base_estimate_gas Allowed

get_base_estimate_gas 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": {
    "get_base_estimate_gas": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_base_estimate_gas

What does the get_base_estimate_gas tool do? +

Estimate gas for a bounded call on Base (max 4KB data). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Delx MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does get_base_estimate_gas accept? +

get_base_estimate_gas accepts 4 parameters: to, data, from, value. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on get_base_estimate_gas? +

Register the Delx MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_base_estimate_gas: 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 Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_base_estimate_gas? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_base_estimate_gas? +

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

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

get_base_estimate_gas is provided by the Delx MCP Server MCP server (delx-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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