getBlockNumber

Get the current (latest) block number. If chainId is omitted, returns block numbers for all supported chains.

SERVERAgentek Eth SOURCEnanidao/agentek

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/nanidao-agentek/getblocknumber.md

WHAT IT DOES

What getBlockNumber does on Agentek Eth

AI agents call getBlockNumber to retrieve information from Agentek Eth without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why getBlockNumber is rated Low

This tool retrieves blockchain metadata (block numbers) and performs no state changes, data creation, deletion, or external operations. It is a straightforward read-only query. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius—misuse would only expose public blockchain information already available on-chain.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get the current (latest) block number' - a pure query operation with no side effects. Returns data about blockchain state without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs getBlockNumber safely

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

getBlockNumber Allowed

getBlockNumber is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Agentek Eth, apply this rule, and every getBlockNumber call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about getBlockNumber

What does the getBlockNumber tool do? +

Get the current (latest) block number. If chainId is omitted, returns block numbers for all supported chains. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Agentek Eth MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on getBlockNumber? +

Register the Agentek Eth MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for getBlockNumber: 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 Agentek Eth. Nothing to install.

What risk level is getBlockNumber? +

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

Can I rate-limit getBlockNumber? +

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

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

getBlockNumber is provided by the Agentek Eth MCP server (nanidao/agentek). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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