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onyx_mcp_meta_call

Pre-flight inspector for ANY x402 tool call. Pass target URL + optional caller wallet, get back: live 402 price, recommended chain (via chain_picker logic), live facilitator health, caller reputation (via agent_id logic), and a green/yellow/red GO signal. Free tier — the universal preflight that ...

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onyx_mcp_meta_call is read-only, but an agent in a loop can still rack up calls and cost. PolicyLayer caps every call before it runs. Live in minutes.

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AI agents call onyx_mcp_meta_call to retrieve information from Onyx Mcp without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though onyx_mcp_meta_call only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "onyx_mcp_meta_call": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access onyx_mcp_meta_call gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so onyx_mcp_meta_call only ever does what you allow.

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Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.

What does the onyx_mcp_meta_call tool do? +

Pre-flight inspector for ANY x402 tool call. Pass target URL + optional caller wallet, get back: live 402 price, recommended chain (via chain_picker logic), live facilitator health, caller reputation (via agent_id logic), and a green/yellow/red GO signal. Free tier — the universal preflight that lets agents decide before they sign. v2 (paid) will broker the actual settlement and proxy the response. (price: $0 USDC, tier: free). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Onyx Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on onyx_mcp_meta_call? +

Register the Onyx MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for onyx_mcp_meta_call: 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 Onyx Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is onyx_mcp_meta_call? +

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

Can I rate-limit onyx_mcp_meta_call? +

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

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

onyx_mcp_meta_call is provided by the Onyx MCP server (https://onyx-actions.onrender.com/mcp/). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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