search_instrument_by_exchange_token

A read tool on the Groww MCP server.

SERVERGroww MCP Server SOURCEabhijeetmohanan/growwmcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/abhijeetmohanan-growwmcp/search-instrument-by-exchange-token.md

WHAT IT DOES

What search_instrument_by_exchange_token does on Groww MCP Server

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

RISK

Why search_instrument_by_exchange_token is rated Low

The tool appears to search for trading instruments by their exchange token identifier. This is a read-only query operation that retrieves instrument metadata without modifying account state, placing orders, or executing trades. While the description is empty (reducing confidence slightly), the name and context of a trading platform API strongly indicate this is a lookup/search function typical of Read category tools.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'search_instrument_by_exchange_token' indicates a lookup/query operation. No description provided, but naming pattern and sibling tools (get_holdings, get_live_ltp, get_all_instruments_summary) suggest data retrieval without side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs search_instrument_by_exchange_token safely

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

search_instrument_by_exchange_token Allowed

search_instrument_by_exchange_token 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": {
    "search_instrument_by_exchange_token": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about search_instrument_by_exchange_token

What does the search_instrument_by_exchange_token tool do? +

search_instrument_by_exchange_token is a read tool on the Groww MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Groww MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on search_instrument_by_exchange_token? +

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

What risk level is search_instrument_by_exchange_token? +

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

Can I rate-limit search_instrument_by_exchange_token? +

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

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

search_instrument_by_exchange_token is provided by the Groww MCP Server MCP server (abhijeetmohanan/growwmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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