get_swarm_status

Get the current status and member list of an agent swarm.

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

What get_swarm_status does on Tenzro Ledger MCP

AI agents call get_swarm_status 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 get_swarm_status needs a policy

This tool retrieves information about a swarm's status and membership. The verb 'Get' and the description's focus on querying/retrieving data with no mention of changes, creation, deletion, or execution indicates a Read operation. The minimal blast radius if misused (only information disclosure) justifies low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get the current status and member list of an agent swarm' — this is purely a retrieval operation that queries existing state without modification or side effects.

Questions about get_swarm_status

What does the get_swarm_status tool do? +

Get the current status and member list of an agent swarm. 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 get_swarm_status? +

Register the Tenzro Ledger MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_swarm_status: 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 get_swarm_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_swarm_status? +

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

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

get_swarm_status 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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