ccxt_load_markets

Call exchange.loadMarkets(reload, params).

SERVERCodex CCXT MCP SOURCEoci:ghcr.io/lucyfox199818-collab/ccxt-mcp:0.1.0

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What ccxt_load_markets does on Codex CCXT MCP

AI agents call ccxt_load_markets to retrieve information from Codex CCXT MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why ccxt_load_markets is rated Low

loadMarkets is a query operation that fetches and caches market metadata from a cryptocurrency exchange. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute trades. Even with a reload parameter, it only refreshes cached data. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent might refresh market data unnecessarily, but cannot cause financial loss or damage.

From the tool's definition Tool calls exchange.loadMarkets(reload, params), which retrieves market data from an exchange. The method name 'loadMarkets' and context of loading market information (prices, symbols, trading pairs) indicates data retrieval with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs ccxt_load_markets safely

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

ccxt_load_markets Allowed

ccxt_load_markets 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": {
    "ccxt_load_markets": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about ccxt_load_markets

What does the ccxt_load_markets tool do? +

Call exchange.loadMarkets(reload, params). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Codex CCXT MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on ccxt_load_markets? +

Register the Codex CCXT MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ccxt_load_markets: 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 Codex CCXT MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ccxt_load_markets? +

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

Can I rate-limit ccxt_load_markets? +

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

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

ccxt_load_markets is provided by the Codex CCXT MCP server (oci:ghcr.io/lucyfox199818-collab/ccxt-mcp:0.1.0). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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