topup_balance

Generate a Stripe Checkout URL so the user can top up their OpenPrints pre-paid account balance. Present the returned URL to the user — they must open it in their browser to complete payment. Does not charge the card directly.

Server OpenPrints MCP openprints/mcp
Category Financial
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What topup_balance does on OpenPrints MCP

AI agents use topup_balance to commit financial operations through OpenPrints MCP — usually the final step of a payment, billing, or trading workflow. A call moves real money.

Why topup_balance needs a policy

This tool initiates a financial transaction flow by generating a Stripe Checkout URL intended to add funds to a pre-paid account. Even though it does not charge the card directly, it creates a payment session that commits the user to a financial obligation upon completion. It falls squarely in the Financial category.

From the tool's definition 'top up their OpenPrints pre-paid account balance', 'Generate a Stripe Checkout URL', 'complete payment'

Questions about topup_balance

What does the topup_balance tool do? +

Generate a Stripe Checkout URL so the user can top up their OpenPrints pre-paid account balance. Present the returned URL to the user — they must open it in their browser to complete payment. Does not charge the card directly. It is categorised as a Financial tool in the OpenPrints MCP MCP Server, which means it involves financial transactions. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on topup_balance? +

Register the OpenPrints MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for topup_balance: 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 OpenPrints MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is topup_balance? +

topup_balance is a Financial tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit topup_balance? +

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

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

topup_balance is provided by the OpenPrints MCP server (openprints/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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