get_symbol_info_tick

Get the latest tick data for a symbol.

SERVERMCP Trader Server SOURCEaf7007/mcp-trader

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/af7007-mcp-trader/get-symbol-info-tick.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_symbol_info_tick does on MCP Trader Server

AI agents call get_symbol_info_tick 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 get_symbol_info_tick is rated Low

This tool queries real-time tick data (bid/ask prices, timestamps) from MetaTrader 5, which is a read-only operation with no side effects. While it provides market information used in trading decisions, the tool itself does not execute trades, modify positions, or commit financial transactions. The blast radius of misuse is limited to information disclosure or market analysis delays.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get' and description states 'Get the latest tick data for a symbol' — retrieves market data without modification or execution of trades.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_symbol_info_tick 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 get_symbol_info_tick, this is the rule to start with:

get_symbol_info_tick Allowed

get_symbol_info_tick 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": {
    "get_symbol_info_tick": {}
  }
}

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 get_symbol_info_tick call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_symbol_info_tick

What does the get_symbol_info_tick tool do? +

Get the latest tick data for a symbol. 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 get_symbol_info_tick? +

Register the MCP Trader Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_symbol_info_tick: 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 get_symbol_info_tick? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_symbol_info_tick? +

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

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

get_symbol_info_tick 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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