util_spread_bps

Compute mid price and bid-ask spread in basis points.

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-spread-bps.md

WHAT IT DOES

What util_spread_bps does on Delx Mcp A2a

AI agents call util_spread_bps 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`	number	Yes	Ask price for spread calculation.
`bid`	number	Yes	Bid price for spread calculation.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why util_spread_bps is rated Low

Even though util_spread_bps 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_spread_bps 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_spread_bps, this is the rule to start with:

util_spread_bps Allowed

util_spread_bps 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_spread_bps": {}
  }
}

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_spread_bps call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about util_spread_bps

What does the util_spread_bps tool do? +

Compute mid price and bid-ask spread in basis points. 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_spread_bps accept? +

util_spread_bps accepts 2 parameters: ask, bid. Required: ask, bid. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on util_spread_bps? +

Register the Delx Mcp A2a MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for util_spread_bps: 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_spread_bps? +

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

Can I rate-limit util_spread_bps? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the util_spread_bps 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_spread_bps completely? +

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

util_spread_bps 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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