indicator_set_inputs

Change indicator/study input values (e.g., length, source, period)

SERVERTradingView MCP Bridge SOURCEbyeung888/tradingview-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What indicator_set_inputs does on TradingView MCP Bridge

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

RISK

Why indicator_set_inputs is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly by adjusting indicator inputs (length, source, period, etc.). The changes affect chart display and analysis but do not execute code, delete data, or commit financial transactions. Changes are reversible—users can modify inputs back to previous values.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Change indicator/study input values' which modifies configuration parameters of technical analysis indicators on the chart.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs indicator_set_inputs safely

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

indicator_set_inputs Rate-limited

indicator_set_inputs 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": {
    "indicator_set_inputs": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "indicator_set_inputs_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 TradingView MCP Bridge, apply this rule, and every indicator_set_inputs call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about indicator_set_inputs

What does the indicator_set_inputs tool do? +

Change indicator/study input values (e.g., length, source, period). It is categorised as a Write tool in the TradingView MCP Bridge MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on indicator_set_inputs? +

Register the TradingView MCP Bridge MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for indicator_set_inputs: 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 TradingView MCP Bridge. Nothing to install.

What risk level is indicator_set_inputs? +

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

Can I rate-limit indicator_set_inputs? +

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

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

indicator_set_inputs is provided by the TradingView MCP Bridge MCP server (byeung888/tradingview-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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