set_auto_add_margin

Enable or disable automatic margin addition for isolated margin positions. When enabled, margin is automatically added to prevent liquidation.

SERVERBybit MCP Server SOURCEbcusack/bybit-py-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What set_auto_add_margin does on Bybit MCP Server

AI agents use set_auto_add_margin to create or update resources in Bybit MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Bybit MCP Server environment.

RISK

Why set_auto_add_margin is rated Medium

This tool modifies account/position settings by toggling auto-margin behavior. It does not move money directly but changes how margin is managed for positions, which can significantly affect liquidation risk and position outcomes. It's a reversible configuration change, so Write is appropriate.

From the tool's definition Enable or disable automatic margin addition for isolated margin positions. When enabled, margin is automatically added to prevent liquidation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_auto_add_margin Rate-limited

set_auto_add_margin stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "set_auto_add_margin": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_auto_add_margin_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT 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 set_auto_add_margin call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_auto_add_margin

What does the set_auto_add_margin tool do? +

Enable or disable automatic margin addition for isolated margin positions. When enabled, margin is automatically added to prevent liquidation. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Bybit MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on set_auto_add_margin? +

Register the Bybit MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_auto_add_margin: 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 set_auto_add_margin? +

set_auto_add_margin is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit set_auto_add_margin? +

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

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

set_auto_add_margin 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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