retrieve_balance
Retrieve balance
Part of the Stripe MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL
AI agents call retrieve_balance to retrieve information from Stripe without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions — but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON RETRIEVE_BALANCE
Even though retrieve_balance only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
RECOMMENDED POLICY
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
tools:
retrieve_balance:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full Stripe policy for all 27 tools.
DETAILS
MORE STRIPE TOOLS
fetch_stripe_resources Read get_stripe_account_info Read list_coupons Read list_customers Read list_disputes Read list_prices Read list_products Read list_setup_intents Read SIMILAR READ TOOLS ON OTHER SERVERS
list_bases Airtable list_tables Airtable list_records Airtable get_record Airtable search_records Airtable search Amplitude RELATED READING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the retrieve_balance tool do?
Retrieve balance. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Stripe MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
How do I enforce a policy on retrieve_balance?
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for retrieve_balance. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Stripe MCP server.
What risk level is retrieve_balance?
retrieve_balance is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Can I rate-limit retrieve_balance?
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the retrieve_balance rule in your Intercept 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 retrieve_balance completely?
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for retrieve_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 retrieve_balance?
retrieve_balance is provided by the Stripe MCP server (stripe/agent-toolkit). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
ENFORCE POLICIES ON STRIPE
Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.