symbol_info

Get symbol information (native MT5 function).

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

What symbol_info does on MetaTrader 5 MCP Server

AI agents call symbol_info 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 symbol_info needs a policy

This is a pure data retrieval operation that queries market symbol metadata (likely bid/ask prices, spreads, contract sizes, etc.). It does not create, modify, delete, or execute any operations. The low severity reflects that misuse would only expose market data without enabling financial loss, unauthorized modifications, or destructive actions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'symbol_info' and description state it retrieves symbol information via a native MT5 function with no indication of side effects, modification, or execution.

Questions about symbol_info

What does the symbol_info tool do? +

Get symbol information (native MT5 function). 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 symbol_info? +

Register the MetaTrader 5 MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for symbol_info: 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 symbol_info? +

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

Can I rate-limit symbol_info? +

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

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

symbol_info 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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