getServerTime

SERVERBybit MCP Server SOURCEbybit-exchange/trading-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/bybit-exchange-trading-mcp/getservertime.md

WHAT IT DOES

What getServerTime does on Bybit MCP Server

AI agents call getServerTime 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 getServerTime is rated Low

This tool retrieves the current server time from Bybit for synchronization purposes. It is a read-only operation that queries data without modifying, executing code, deleting data, or moving funds. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—returning incorrect time values would only affect timestamp validation, not compromise accounts or funds.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'getServerTime' and description 'Query Bybit server time, returned in both seconds and nanoseconds precision' indicates a data retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

getServerTime Allowed

getServerTime 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": {
    "getServerTime": {}
  }
}

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 getServerTime call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about getServerTime

What does the getServerTime tool do? +

Query Bybit server time, returned in both seconds and nanoseconds precision.\n\nUse this endpoint when you need to:\n- Synchronize your local clock with Bybit server time before constructing authenticated requests\n- Verify timestamp alignment to avoid request timestamp errors (error code. 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 getServerTime? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit getServerTime? +

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

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

getServerTime 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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