add_limit_order · IB Analytics MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_limit_order does on IB Analytics MCP Server

AI agents use add_limit_order to create or update resources in IB Analytics MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your IB Analytics MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_limit_order needs a policy

This tool creates (writes) a new limit order in a trading account, which is a reversible action (orders can be cancelled). While it involves financial markets, it does not directly move money or commit financial obligations—it places an order whose execution depends on market conditions. Categorized as Write rather than Financial because the obligation is conditional.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_limit_order' indicates creation of a trading order. The server is an Interactive Brokers portfolio management system. The 'add' verb and 'order' noun directly indicate a write operation that creates a new financial order.

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Verdict

add_limit_order Rate-limited

add_limit_order stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "add_limit_order": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_limit_order_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches IB Analytics MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_limit_order

What does the add_limit_order tool do? +

add_limit_order. It is categorised as a Write tool in the IB Analytics MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_limit_order? +

Register the IB Analytics MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_limit_order: 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 IB Analytics MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_limit_order? +

add_limit_order is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit add_limit_order? +

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

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

add_limit_order is provided by the IB Analytics MCP Server MCP server (knishioka/ib-sec-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.