tx_get_history

Get transaction history for BTC and/or STX with filtering.

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

What tx_get_history does on Bitcoin wallet MCP server

AI agents call tx_get_history 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 tx_get_history needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries past transaction records with optional filtering. It performs no state-changing operations, does not execute transactions, does not delete data, and does not commit financial obligations. It is a pure read operation that queries existing blockchain/wallet data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'tx_get_history' and description 'Get transaction history for BTC and/or STX with filtering' indicate retrieval of historical transaction data without modification, deletion, or execution of operations.

Questions about tx_get_history

What does the tx_get_history tool do? +

Get transaction history for BTC and/or STX with filtering. 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 tx_get_history? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit tx_get_history? +

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

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

tx_get_history 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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