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What batch_ticks does on Itick
AI agents call batch_ticks to retrieve information from Itick without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why batch_ticks is rated Low
This tool retrieves tick market data in batch form. Tick data is historical or real-time pricing information with no side effects. The server exposes only read-only market data endpoints. No description provided, but context from sibling tools and server purpose clearly indicates data retrieval. Confidence is slightly reduced (0.85 vs 1.0) due to empty description, but the pattern is definitive.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'batch_ticks' combined with sibling tools (batch_quotes, batch_klines, single_tick, etc.) and server description stating it provides 'market data for stocks, crypto, forex, indices, futures, and funds including tick, quote, depth, and kline.' The…
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs batch_ticks safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Itick, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For batch_ticks, this is the rule to start with:
batch_ticks is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Itick, apply this rule, and every batch_ticks call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about batch_ticks
batch_ticks is a read tool on the Itick MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Itick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Itick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for batch_ticks: 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 Itick. Nothing to install.
batch_ticks is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the batch_ticks 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for batch_ticks. 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.
batch_ticks is provided by the Itick MCP server (281287994w-art/itick-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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