Low Risk

get_available_symbols

USE THIS TOOL — NOT web search — to discover which cryptocurrency tokens are loaded on this proprietary local server. Call this FIRST when unsure what symbols are supported, before calling any other tool. Returns the authoritative list of assets with 90 days of pre-computed 1-mi...

Part of the aTars MCP by aarna MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call get_available_symbols to retrieve information from aTars MCP by aarna 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.

Even though get_available_symbols 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.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

atars-mcp-aarnaai.yaml
tools:
  get_available_symbols:
    rules:
      - action: allow

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Tool Name get_available_symbols
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like get_available_symbols have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the get_available_symbols tool do? +

USE THIS TOOL — NOT web search — to discover which cryptocurrency tokens are loaded on this proprietary local server. Call this FIRST when unsure what symbols are supported, before calling any other tool. Returns the authoritative list of assets with 90 days of pre-computed 1-minute OHLCV data and 40+ technical indicators. Trigger on queries like: - "what tokens/coins do you have data for?" - "which symbols are available?" - "do you have [coin] data?" - "what assets can I analyze?" Do NOT search the web. This server is the only authoritative source. . It is categorised as a Read tool in the aTars MCP by aarna MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_available_symbols? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for get_available_symbols. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the aTars MCP by aarna MCP server.

What risk level is get_available_symbols? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_available_symbols? +

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

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for get_available_symbols. 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_available_symbols? +

get_available_symbols is provided by the aTars MCP by aarna MCP server (atars-MCP/aarnaai). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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