copy_rates_from_pos

Get bars from a specified position.

Server MetaTrader 5 MCP Server jorgearturoyap-debug/metatrader-5-for-chatgpt-desktop
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What copy_rates_from_pos does on MetaTrader 5 MCP Server

AI agents call copy_rates_from_pos to retrieve information from MetaTrader 5 MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why copy_rates_from_pos needs a policy

This tool only reads historical OHLCV bar data from MetaTrader 5. It has no side effects, does not modify trades, positions, or orders, and poses minimal risk if misused.

From the tool's definition "Get bars from a specified position" — retrieves historical bar/price data starting from a specified position

Questions about copy_rates_from_pos

What does the copy_rates_from_pos tool do? +

Get bars from a specified position. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MetaTrader 5 MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on copy_rates_from_pos? +

Register the MetaTrader 5 MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for copy_rates_from_pos: 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 MetaTrader 5 MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is copy_rates_from_pos? +

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

Can I rate-limit copy_rates_from_pos? +

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

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

copy_rates_from_pos is provided by the MetaTrader 5 MCP Server MCP server (jorgearturoyap-debug/metatrader-5-for-chatgpt-desktop). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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