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search_setups

Find the strongest trading setups today by combining options flow signals and screener confluence into a ranked list. Use when the user asks 'what should I trade today', 'best setups', 'top bullish plays'. Returns a ranked list with a composite score (signal strength + screener confluence + strea...

Part of the StockMarketScan server.

search_setups is read-only, but an agent in a loop can still rack up calls and cost. PolicyLayer caps every call before it runs. Live in minutes.

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AI agents call search_setups to retrieve information from StockMarketScan without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though search_setups only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "search_setups": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access search_setups gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so search_setups only ever does what you allow.

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Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.

What does the search_setups tool do? +

Find the strongest trading setups today by combining options flow signals and screener confluence into a ranked list. Use when the user asks 'what should I trade today', 'best setups', 'top bullish plays'. Returns a ranked list with a composite score (signal strength + screener confluence + streak length). Present the top 3-5 to the user with narrative context, don't dump the raw JSON. Use get_stock_report if the user wants to dig deeper into any specific result. Returns { side, date, count, setups: [{symbol, score, signal, screeners_hit, ...}] }.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the StockMarketScan MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on search_setups? +

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

What risk level is search_setups? +

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

Can I rate-limit search_setups? +

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

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

search_setups is provided by the StockMarketScan MCP server (https://mcp.stockmarketscan.com/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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