get_status_page_by_symbol

Get the operator status/incident page for a coin/network keyed by symbol rather than chain ID (e.g. SOL for Solana). Case-insensitive.

Server Chains API johnaverse/chains-api
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_status_page_by_symbol does on Chains API

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

Why get_status_page_by_symbol needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves publicly available status information about blockchain networks/coins. It performs a read-only lookup operation with no side effects, no data modification, and no capability to execute code or perform financial transactions. The only input is a symbol string used for lookup, making misuse impact minimal. Classified as Read with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get_' prefix and description states it retrieves 'operator status/incident page' for a coin/network by symbol. No modification, deletion, or execution of external commands is indicated.

Questions about get_status_page_by_symbol

What does the get_status_page_by_symbol tool do? +

Get the operator status/incident page for a coin/network keyed by symbol rather than chain ID (e.g. SOL for Solana). Case-insensitive. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Chains API MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_status_page_by_symbol? +

Register the Chains API MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_status_page_by_symbol: 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 Chains API. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_status_page_by_symbol? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_status_page_by_symbol? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_status_page_by_symbol 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_status_page_by_symbol completely? +

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

get_status_page_by_symbol is provided by the Chains API MCP server (johnaverse/chains-api). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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