copy_rates_from_date

A read tool on the MCP Trader MCP server.

SERVERMCP Trader Server SOURCEaf7007/mcp-trader

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/af7007-mcp-trader/copy-rates-from-date.md

WHAT IT DOES

What copy_rates_from_date does on MCP Trader Server

AI agents call copy_rates_from_date to retrieve information from MCP Trader 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 copy_rates_from_date is rated Low

The name follows MetaTrader 5 naming conventions for data retrieval functions (CopyRatesFromDate), which fetch historical market data without side effects. Description is empty, so confidence is reduced, but the name strongly implies a read-only data retrieval operation. Severity is medium because market data could inform financial decisions, though the tool itself does not execute trades.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'copy_rates_from_date' suggests retrieving historical rate/price data from a specific date, consistent with MetaTrader 5's CopyRates function family which reads OHLCV bar data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs copy_rates_from_date safely

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

copy_rates_from_date Allowed

copy_rates_from_date 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": {
    "copy_rates_from_date": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about copy_rates_from_date

What does the copy_rates_from_date tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on copy_rates_from_date? +

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

What risk level is copy_rates_from_date? +

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

Can I rate-limit copy_rates_from_date? +

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

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

copy_rates_from_date is provided by the MCP Trader Server MCP server (af7007/mcp-trader). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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