btc_get_info

Return wallet version, network, supported tools, and configuration.

Server Bitcoin wallet MCP server markmhendrickson/mcp-server-bitcoin
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What btc_get_info does on Bitcoin wallet MCP server

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

Why btc_get_info needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries wallet metadata and configuration details without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It has no financial impact and no ability to move funds or alter state. Classification as Read is appropriate.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'btc_get_info' and description indicate it 'Return[s] wallet version, network, supported tools, and configuration' — purely informational retrieval with no side effects.

Questions about btc_get_info

What does the btc_get_info tool do? +

Return wallet version, network, supported tools, and configuration. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Bitcoin wallet MCP server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on btc_get_info? +

Register the Bitcoin wallet MCP server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for btc_get_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 Bitcoin wallet MCP server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is btc_get_info? +

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

Can I rate-limit btc_get_info? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the btc_get_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 btc_get_info completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for btc_get_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 btc_get_info? +

btc_get_info is provided by the Bitcoin wallet MCP server MCP server (markmhendrickson/mcp-server-bitcoin). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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