get_open_orders

Get list of open/active orders

SERVERBybit SOURCEbybit-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_open_orders does on Bybit

AI agents call get_open_orders to retrieve information from Bybit 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_orders is rated Low

This tool queries and returns data about existing orders without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing trades. It is a read-only operation with no side effects on account state or financial positions. The low severity reflects minimal harm if misused by an agent, as it only exposes existing order information without enabling transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_open_orders' and description 'Get list of open/active orders' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification of state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_open_orders safely

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

get_open_orders Allowed

get_open_orders 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_orders": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_open_orders

What does the get_open_orders tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on get_open_orders? +

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

What risk level is get_open_orders? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_open_orders? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_open_orders 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_orders completely? +

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

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

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