local_peers

Return peer IDs discovered on this node's local network segment via mDNS.

SERVERTenzro Ledger MCP SOURCEhttps://canton-mcp.tenzro.network/mcp

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/network-tenzro-tenzro/local-peers.md

WHAT IT DOES

What local_peers does on Tenzro Ledger MCP

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

RISK

Why local_peers is rated Low

This tool performs a read-only discovery operation—it retrieves and returns peer identifiers discovered through mDNS on a local network segment. There are no side effects, data modifications, code execution, deletions, or financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'local_peers' and description 'Return peer IDs discovered on this node's local network segment via mDNS' indicates a retrieval operation that queries network discovery information without modifying state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs local_peers safely

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

local_peers Allowed

local_peers 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": {
    "local_peers": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Tenzro Ledger MCP, apply this rule, and every local_peers call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about local_peers

What does the local_peers tool do? +

Return peer IDs discovered on this node's local network segment via mDNS. 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 local_peers? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit local_peers? +

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

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

local_peers 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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