canton_version

Returns participant version + CIP feature flags via GET /v2/version

Server Tenzro Ledger MCP https://canton-mcp.tenzro.network/mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What canton_version does on Tenzro Ledger MCP

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

Why canton_version needs a policy

This is a simple informational lookup that queries immutable version metadata. It has no side effects, cannot modify data, and presents minimal security risk. GET operations that return version/status information are standard Read category tools.

From the tool's definition Tool returns version information via GET /v2/version - a read-only query operation that retrieves participant version and feature flags without modifying any state.

Questions about canton_version

What does the canton_version tool do? +

Returns participant version + CIP feature flags via GET /v2/version. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Tenzro Ledger MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on canton_version? +

Register the Tenzro Ledger MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for canton_version: 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 Tenzro Ledger MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is canton_version? +

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

Can I rate-limit canton_version? +

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

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

canton_version is provided by the Tenzro Ledger MCP server (https://canton-mcp.tenzro.network/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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