util_confirmations_needed

Compute confirmations remaining from head and inclusion block

SERVERDelx MCP Server SOURCEdelx-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 33 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-davidmosiah-delx-mcp-server/util-confirmations-needed.md

WHAT IT DOES

What util_confirmations_needed does on Delx MCP Server

AI agents call util_confirmations_needed 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
`target`	integer	Yes	Input field: target.
`tx_block`	integer	Yes	Input field: tx block.
`head_block`	integer	Yes	Input field: head block.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why util_confirmations_needed is rated Low

Even though util_confirmations_needed 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.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

util_confirmations_needed Allowed

util_confirmations_needed 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": {
    "util_confirmations_needed": {}
  }
}

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 util_confirmations_needed call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about util_confirmations_needed

What does the util_confirmations_needed tool do? +

Compute confirmations remaining from head and inclusion block. 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 util_confirmations_needed accept? +

util_confirmations_needed accepts 3 parameters: target, tx_block, head_block. Required: target, tx_block, head_block. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on util_confirmations_needed? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit util_confirmations_needed? +

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

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

util_confirmations_needed 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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