get_positions

Get current positions for derivatives.

SERVERBybit SOURCEjohnnywic/bybit-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/johnnywic-bybit-mcp/get-positions.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_positions does on Bybit

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

RISK

Why get_positions is rated Low

This tool retrieves current position data from the Bybit exchange. It performs a read-only query of existing account state without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any trades or financial transactions. While the trading context is sensitive, the tool itself only accesses information without actionable side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_positions' and description 'Get current positions for derivatives' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no modifications or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_positions safely

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

get_positions Allowed

get_positions 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": {
    "get_positions": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_positions

What does the get_positions tool do? +

Get current positions for derivatives. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Bybit MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_positions? +

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

What risk level is get_positions? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_positions? +

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

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

get_positions is provided by the Bybit MCP server (johnnywic/bybit-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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