get_open_interest

Get open interest data

SERVERBybit MCP Server SOURCEbcusack/bybit-py-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_open_interest does on Bybit MCP Server

AI agents call get_open_interest to retrieve information from Bybit 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 get_open_interest is rated Low

This tool fetches open interest statistics from the market, which is a read-only operation. It retrieves data about outstanding contracts/positions in the market without modifying any state, placing orders, or affecting account balances.

From the tool's definition 'Get open interest data' - purely retrieves market data with no side effects

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_open_interest safely

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

get_open_interest Allowed

get_open_interest 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_open_interest": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_open_interest

What does the get_open_interest tool do? +

Get open interest data. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Bybit MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_open_interest? +

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

What risk level is get_open_interest? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_open_interest? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_open_interest 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_open_interest completely? +

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

get_open_interest is provided by the Bybit MCP Server MCP server (bcusack/bybit-py-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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