cftc_cot_compare
Compare the latest reported CFTC COT position for two to eight contract markets using one consistent report family, scope, and trader category. Returns stable market codes, exact dates, long/short/net positions, open interest, ranking, and provenance. Use this for 'compare managed-money positioni...
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What cftc_cot_compare does on Livedatalink
AI agents call cftc_cot_compare to retrieve information from Livedatalink without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
scope | string | — | Futures-only or futures-and-options-combined view. Defaults to futures_only, except CIT (combined only). |
markets | array | Yes | Two to eight exact CFTC contract codes or unambiguous names. |
category | string | Yes | A category valid for the selected report_type. |
report_type | string | Yes | CFTC report family. Categories differ by family; use search or the evidence pack to discover available families. |
response_format | string | — | Human-readable markdown or machine-readable JSON. Default markdown. |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why cftc_cot_compare is rated Low
Even though cftc_cot_compare only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.
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The rule that runs cftc_cot_compare safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Livedatalink, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For cftc_cot_compare, this is the rule to start with:
cftc_cot_compare is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Livedatalink, apply this rule, and every cftc_cot_compare call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about cftc_cot_compare
Compare the latest reported CFTC COT position for two to eight contract markets using one consistent report family, scope, and trader category. Returns stable market codes, exact dates, long/short/net positions, open interest, ranking, and provenance. Use this for 'compare managed-money positioning in oil, gold, and copper' or 'which selected market has the largest commercial net position?'. It compares published aggregates only and does not recommend trades. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Livedatalink MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
cftc_cot_compare accepts 5 parameters: scope, markets, category, report_type, response_format. Required: markets, category, report_type. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Livedatalink MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cftc_cot_compare: 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 Livedatalink. Nothing to install.
cftc_cot_compare is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the cftc_cot_compare 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for cftc_cot_compare. 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.
cftc_cot_compare is provided by the Livedatalink MCP server (https://livedatalink.ai/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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