tx_raw_prevout_get

Get a raw Bitcoin transaction with prevout information by its transaction ID. This provides the transaction with details about the previous outputs being spent.

Server Satstream MCP Server satstream/ss-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What tx_raw_prevout_get does on Satstream MCP Server

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

Why tx_raw_prevout_get needs a policy

This tool queries immutable blockchain data and returns transaction details without any side effects. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute operations — it merely reads and returns Bitcoin transaction information. This is a standard Read category operation with minimal security risk when misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Get[s] a raw Bitcoin transaction with prevout information by its transaction ID' — a retrieval operation with no modification, deletion, or execution of code/commands.

Questions about tx_raw_prevout_get

What does the tx_raw_prevout_get tool do? +

Get a raw Bitcoin transaction with prevout information by its transaction ID. This provides the transaction with details about the previous outputs being spent. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Satstream MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on tx_raw_prevout_get? +

Register the Satstream MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tx_raw_prevout_get: 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 Satstream MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is tx_raw_prevout_get? +

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

Can I rate-limit tx_raw_prevout_get? +

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

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

tx_raw_prevout_get is provided by the Satstream MCP Server MCP server (satstream/ss-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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