util_spread_abs

Absolute bid–ask spread for liquidity snapshots

SERVERDelx MCP Server SOURCEdelx-mcp-server

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-server/util-spread-abs.md

WHAT IT DOES

What util_spread_abs does on Delx MCP Server

AI agents call util_spread_abs to retrieve information from Delx MCP Server 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	Input field: ask.
`bid`	number	Yes	Input field: bid.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why util_spread_abs is rated Low

Even though util_spread_abs 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.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs util_spread_abs safely

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

util_spread_abs Allowed

util_spread_abs 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_abs": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about util_spread_abs

What does the util_spread_abs tool do? +

Absolute bid–ask spread for liquidity snapshots. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Delx MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does util_spread_abs accept? +

util_spread_abs 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_abs? +

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

What risk level is util_spread_abs? +

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

Can I rate-limit util_spread_abs? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the util_spread_abs 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_abs completely? +

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

util_spread_abs is provided by the Delx MCP Server MCP server (delx-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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