get_base_transaction

Look up a Base transaction by hash with optional receipt.

SERVERDelx MCP Server SOURCEdelx-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 21 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What get_base_transaction does on Delx MCP Server

AI agents call get_base_transaction 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	Description
`tx_hash`	string	Yes
`include_receipt`	boolean	—

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why get_base_transaction is rated Low

This tool retrieves transaction data from the Base blockchain by hash and optionally returns receipt information. It performs a lookup/query with no ability to modify, execute code, or trigger financial transfers. The 'get_' prefix and 'look up' verb confirm read-only semantics.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get_' and description states 'Look up a Base transaction' — a read-only query operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_base_transaction 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_transaction, this is the rule to start with:

get_base_transaction Allowed

get_base_transaction 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_transaction": {}
  }
}

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_transaction call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_base_transaction

What does the get_base_transaction tool do? +

Look up a Base transaction by hash with optional receipt. 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_transaction accept? +

get_base_transaction accepts 2 parameters: tx_hash, include_receipt. Required: tx_hash. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on get_base_transaction? +

Register the Delx MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_base_transaction: 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_transaction? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_base_transaction? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_base_transaction 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_transaction completely? +

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

get_base_transaction 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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