getOptionBaseCoins

SERVERBybit MCP Server SOURCEbybit-exchange/trading-mcp

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/bybit-exchange-trading-mcp/getoptionbasecoins.md

WHAT IT DOES

What getOptionBaseCoins does on Bybit MCP Server

AI agents call getOptionBaseCoins 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 getOptionBaseCoins is rated Low

Tool only retrieves cryptocurrency option metadata without modifying data or executing trades.

From the tool's definition Retrieve available option base coins, discover underlyings, check tradable symbols.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

getOptionBaseCoins Allowed

getOptionBaseCoins 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": {
    "getOptionBaseCoins": {}
  }
}

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 getOptionBaseCoins call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about getOptionBaseCoins

What does the getOptionBaseCoins tool do? +

Retrieve the option base coins available on Bybit, including their quote and settlement\ncoins, display names, online times, symbol availability, and underlying asset types.\n\nUse this endpoint when you need to:\n- Discover available option underlyings without maintaining a hard-coded coin list\n- Filter option base coins by underlying asset type\n- Check whether an option base coin currently has tradable symbols\n\nNotes:\n-. 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 getOptionBaseCoins? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit getOptionBaseCoins? +

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

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

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

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