get_block_height

현재 블록 높이를 조회합니다.

Server MCP Mempool jaducku/mcp-mempool
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_block_height does on MCP Mempool

AI agents call get_block_height to retrieve information from MCP Mempool without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_block_height needs a policy

This tool queries and returns the current block height from the Bitcoin blockchain—a read-only operation with no ability to modify data, execute code, or trigger financial transactions. It is purely informational retrieval, consistent with other Read tools on this server like get_mempool_info and get_transaction_info.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_block_height' and description '현재 블록 높이를 조회합니다' (retrieve current block height) indicate a query operation that retrieves blockchain data without modification or side effects.

Questions about get_block_height

What does the get_block_height tool do? +

현재 블록 높이를 조회합니다. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Mempool MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_block_height? +

Register the MCP Mempool MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_block_height: 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 MCP Mempool. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_block_height? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_block_height? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_block_height 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_block_height completely? +

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

get_block_height is provided by the MCP Mempool MCP server (jaducku/mcp-mempool). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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get_block_height is one line of MCP Mempool's registry record.

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