ledger_sign_stx_transaction

Sign a Stacks transaction using the Ledger Stacks app.

SERVERBitcoin wallet MCP server SOURCEmarkmhendrickson/mcp-server-bitcoin

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/markmhendrickson-mcp-server-bitcoin/ledger-sign-stx-transaction.md

WHAT IT DOES

What ledger_sign_stx_transaction does on Bitcoin wallet MCP server

AI agents invoke ledger_sign_stx_transaction to trigger actions in Bitcoin wallet MCP server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why ledger_sign_stx_transaction is rated High

Signing a transaction is an execution step that authorizes a blockchain transaction to be broadcast. While signing itself doesn't move funds directly, it produces a cryptographically authorized artifact that enables financial transfer. In the context of a Bitcoin/Stacks wallet server with sending capabilities, a signed transaction is a critical precursor to fund movement.

From the tool's definition Sign a Stacks transaction using the Ledger Stacks app

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs ledger_sign_stx_transaction safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Bitcoin wallet MCP server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For ledger_sign_stx_transaction, this is the rule to start with:

ledger_sign_stx_transaction Rate-limited

ledger_sign_stx_transaction stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "ledger_sign_stx_transaction": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ledger_sign_stx_transaction_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Bitcoin wallet MCP server, apply this rule, and every ledger_sign_stx_transaction call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ledger_sign_stx_transaction

What does the ledger_sign_stx_transaction tool do? +

Sign a Stacks transaction using the Ledger Stacks app. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Bitcoin wallet MCP server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on ledger_sign_stx_transaction? +

Register the Bitcoin wallet MCP server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ledger_sign_stx_transaction: 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 ledger_sign_stx_transaction? +

ledger_sign_stx_transaction is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit ledger_sign_stx_transaction? +

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

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

ledger_sign_stx_transaction 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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