indicators_describe

A read tool on the MetaTrader5 MCP server.

SERVERMetaTrader5 MCP Server SOURCEemerzon/mt-data-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/emerzon-mt-data-mcp/indicators-describe.md

WHAT IT DOES

What indicators_describe does on MetaTrader5 MCP Server

AI agents call indicators_describe to retrieve information from MetaTrader5 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 indicators_describe is rated Low

The tool appears to retrieve or query information about available technical indicators without modifying data, executing code, or affecting financial positions. It fits the 'Read' category as a query operation. Severity is low because merely accessing indicator metadata poses minimal risk even if misused by an agent. Confidence is slightly reduced due to the empty description.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'indicators_describe' suggests querying or retrieving descriptive information about technical indicators.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs indicators_describe safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and MetaTrader5 MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For indicators_describe, this is the rule to start with:

indicators_describe Allowed

indicators_describe 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": {
    "indicators_describe": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect MetaTrader5 MCP Server, apply this rule, and every indicators_describe call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about indicators_describe

What does the indicators_describe tool do? +

indicators_describe is a read tool on the MetaTrader5 MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MetaTrader5 MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on indicators_describe? +

Register the MetaTrader5 MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for indicators_describe: 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 MetaTrader5 MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is indicators_describe? +

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

Can I rate-limit indicators_describe? +

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

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

indicators_describe is provided by the MetaTrader5 MCP Server MCP server (emerzon/mt-data-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

KEEP EXPLORING

More on MetaTrader5 MCP Server, and thousands of servers like it.

This server

All 82 MetaTrader5 MCP Server tools →

Across the catalogue

The MCP Attack Database →

Guides

Roll out MCP under one policy →Data exfiltration →MCP token cost →