starknet_getBlockTransactionCount

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why starknet_getBlockTransactionCount needs a policy

This is a pure read operation on public blockchain data. It queries a specific metric (transaction count) for a given block without side effects. It cannot modify data, execute code, delete information, or affect financial state. The blast radius of misuse is negligible—an agent can only retrieve factual information about existing blocks.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'starknet_getBlockTransactionCount' and description 'Get the number of transactions in a block given a block id' indicate a query-only operation that retrieves transaction count metadata without modifying state.

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

POLICY

How to control starknet_getBlockTransactionCount

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

policy.json

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

starknet_getBlockTransactionCount 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 starknet_getBlockTransactionCount

What does the starknet_getBlockTransactionCount tool do? +

Get the number of transactions in a block given a block id. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Starknet MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on starknet_getBlockTransactionCount? +

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

What risk level is starknet_getBlockTransactionCount? +

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

Can I rate-limit starknet_getBlockTransactionCount? +

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

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

starknet_getBlockTransactionCount is provided by the Starknet MCP Server MCP server (milancermak/starknet-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Starknet MCP Server tool call.

Start from Starknet 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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