util_ob_imbalance

Book imbalance (bid_size-ask_size)/(bid_size+ask_size)

SERVERDelx Mcp A2a SOURCEhttps://api.delx.ai/v1/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 22 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-davidmosiah-delx-mcp-a2a/util-ob-imbalance.md

WHAT IT DOES

What util_ob_imbalance does on Delx Mcp A2a

AI agents call util_ob_imbalance to retrieve information from Delx Mcp A2a 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
`ask_size`	number	Yes	Displayed size at best ask
`bid_size`	number	Yes	Displayed size at best bid

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why util_ob_imbalance is rated Low

Even though util_ob_imbalance 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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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs util_ob_imbalance safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Delx Mcp A2a, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For util_ob_imbalance, this is the rule to start with:

util_ob_imbalance Allowed

util_ob_imbalance 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": {
    "util_ob_imbalance": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Delx Mcp A2a, apply this rule, and every util_ob_imbalance call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about util_ob_imbalance

What does the util_ob_imbalance tool do? +

Book imbalance (bid_size-ask_size)/(bid_size+ask_size). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Delx Mcp A2a MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does util_ob_imbalance accept? +

util_ob_imbalance accepts 2 parameters: ask_size, bid_size. Required: ask_size, bid_size. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on util_ob_imbalance? +

Register the Delx Mcp A2a MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for util_ob_imbalance: 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 Delx Mcp A2a. Nothing to install.

What risk level is util_ob_imbalance? +

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

Can I rate-limit util_ob_imbalance? +

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

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

util_ob_imbalance is provided by the Delx Mcp A2a MCP server (https://api.delx.ai/v1/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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