getSpreadInstrumentsInfo

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/getspreadinstrumentsinfo.md

WHAT IT DOES

What getSpreadInstrumentsInfo does on Bybit MCP Server

AI agents call getSpreadInstrumentsInfo 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 getSpreadInstrumentsInfo is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries financial instrument metadata from the Bybit exchange. It has no capability to modify positions, execute trades, transfer funds, or perform destructive operations. It is purely informational, helping users understand trading constraints before placing orders.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'getSpreadInstrumentsInfo' and description 'Query instrument specifications' — queries data about spread trading pairs, contract types, trading status, price tick size, order quantity limits, and component leg details.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

getSpreadInstrumentsInfo Allowed

getSpreadInstrumentsInfo 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": {
    "getSpreadInstrumentsInfo": {}
  }
}

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 getSpreadInstrumentsInfo call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about getSpreadInstrumentsInfo

What does the getSpreadInstrumentsInfo tool do? +

Query instrument specifications for spread combination trading pairs, including\ncontract type, trading status, price tick size, order quantity limits, and component\nleg instrument details.\n\nUse this endpoint when you need to:\n- Discover available spread symbols and their trading constraints before placing orders\n- Validate price precision (. 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 getSpreadInstrumentsInfo? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit getSpreadInstrumentsInfo? +

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

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

getSpreadInstrumentsInfo 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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