stock_quote

Get a real-time stock quote from Alpha Vantage.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 21 required

What stock_quote does on UnClick

AI agents call stock_quote 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
symbol string Yes
api_key string

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why stock_quote needs a policy

This tool fetches and returns stock price information without executing trades, transferring funds, or making any irreversible changes. While it relates to financial data, it is purely informational (Read category) rather than Financial (which requires actual money movement or obligation commitment).

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves real-time stock quote data via Alpha Vantage API. The verb 'Get' and context of querying financial data indicates data retrieval with no modifications or transactions.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Questions about stock_quote

What does the stock_quote tool do? +

Get a real-time stock quote from Alpha Vantage. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does stock_quote accept? +

stock_quote accepts 2 parameters: symbol, api_key. Required: symbol. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on stock_quote? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for stock_quote: 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 stock_quote? +

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

Can I rate-limit stock_quote? +

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

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

stock_quote 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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