util_idempotency_fingerprint

Create a stable SHA-256 idempotency fingerprint from a scope and canonical payload without storing state.

SERVERDelx MCP Server SOURCEdelx-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 21 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What util_idempotency_fingerprint does on Delx MCP Server

AI agents use util_idempotency_fingerprint to create or update resources in Delx MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Delx MCP Server 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.

RISK

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 Server by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

Risk signalsAccepts raw HTML/template content (payload)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

util_idempotency_fingerprint Rate-limited

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.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "util_idempotency_fingerprint": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "util_idempotency_fingerprint_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT 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_idempotency_fingerprint call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about util_idempotency_fingerprint

What does the util_idempotency_fingerprint tool do? +

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 Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does util_idempotency_fingerprint accept? +

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.

How do I enforce a policy on util_idempotency_fingerprint? +

Register the Delx MCP Server 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 Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is util_idempotency_fingerprint? +

util_idempotency_fingerprint is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit util_idempotency_fingerprint? +

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.

How do I block util_idempotency_fingerprint completely? +

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.

What MCP server provides util_idempotency_fingerprint? +

util_idempotency_fingerprint 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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