plaid_transactions

Get transactions for a Plaid-linked item within a date range.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 95 required

What plaid_transactions does on UnClick

AI agents call plaid_transactions to retrieve information from UnClick without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
count number Number of transactions (max 500, default 100)
offset number
secret string Yes
end_date string Yes End date (YYYY-MM-DD)
client_id string Yes
start_date string Yes Start date (YYYY-MM-DD)
account_ids array
environment string
access_token string Yes

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why plaid_transactions needs a policy

This tool retrieves transaction data from Plaid-linked accounts without creating, modifying, or deleting data. It is a Read operation by definition. However, the severity is elevated from 'low' to 'medium' because: (1) transactions reveal sensitive financial information including account activity, amounts, and merchant details; (2) unauthorized exposure could enable identity theft, fraud analysis, or privacy…

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get transactions' which is a retrieval operation with no modification capability. Plaid is a financial data aggregation service, making this a financial data read operation.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (secret)

Questions about plaid_transactions

What does the plaid_transactions tool do? +

Get transactions for a Plaid-linked item within a date range. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does plaid_transactions accept? +

plaid_transactions accepts 9 parameters: count, offset, secret, end_date, client_id, start_date, account_ids, environment, access_token. Required: secret, end_date, client_id, start_date, access_token. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on plaid_transactions? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for plaid_transactions: 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 UnClick. Nothing to install.

What risk level is plaid_transactions? +

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

Can I rate-limit plaid_transactions? +

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

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

plaid_transactions is provided by the UnClick MCP server (@unclick/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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