get_transaction_info

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_transaction_info needs a policy

This tool fetches and returns transaction details from the XRP Ledger based on a transaction hash. It is a read-only operation that does not create, modify, delete, or execute any actions. The data returned is informational only.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_transaction_info' and description 'Get information about a specific transaction by its hash' indicate a query operation that retrieves transaction data with no side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_transaction_info gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control get_transaction_info

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and XRPL MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_transaction_info:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_transaction_info": {}
  }
}

get_transaction_info is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about get_transaction_info

What does the get_transaction_info tool do? +

Get information about a specific transaction by its hash. It is categorised as a Read tool in the XRPL MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_transaction_info? +

Register the XRPL MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_transaction_info: 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 XRPL MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_transaction_info? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_transaction_info? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_transaction_info 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_transaction_info completely? +

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

get_transaction_info is provided by the XRPL MCP Server MCP server (lgcarrier/xrpl-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every XRPL MCP Server tool call.

Start from XRPL MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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