pine_set_source

Set Pine Script source code in the editor

SERVERTradingView MCP Server SOURCEdebarpan2000/tradingview-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/debarpan2000-tradingview-mcp/pine-set-source.md

WHAT IT DOES

What pine_set_source does on TradingView MCP Server

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

RISK

Why pine_set_source is rated Medium

This tool modifies Pine Script source code in a reversible manner (code can be overwritten, undone, or reverted). While Pine Scripts can affect trading alerts and indicators, the tool itself only writes/updates code—it doesn't execute trades, delete data irreversibly, or cause financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'pine_set_source' and description 'Set Pine Script source code in the editor' indicate modification of code content in the Pine Script editor.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs pine_set_source safely

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

pine_set_source Rate-limited

pine_set_source 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": {
    "pine_set_source": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pine_set_source_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 Server, apply this rule, and every pine_set_source call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pine_set_source

What does the pine_set_source tool do? +

Set Pine Script source code in the editor. It is categorised as a Write tool in the TradingView MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on pine_set_source? +

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

What risk level is pine_set_source? +

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

Can I rate-limit pine_set_source? +

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

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

pine_set_source is provided by the TradingView MCP Server MCP server (debarpan2000/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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