cancel_all_orders

Cancel all open orders via IB Client Portal Gateway (emergency use)

Server IB Analytics MCP Server knishioka/ib-sec-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What cancel_all_orders does on IB Analytics MCP Server

AI agents call cancel_all_orders to permanently remove resources in IB Analytics MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why cancel_all_orders needs a policy

Cancelling all open orders is an irreversible action that immediately removes all pending trades from the market. This has significant financial consequences as it can disrupt trading strategies, stop-loss orders, and hedging positions. The description explicitly labels it 'emergency use', acknowledging its drastic nature.

From the tool's definition 'Cancel all open orders' and 'emergency use' — permanently cancels all open orders with no indication of reversibility

Questions about cancel_all_orders

What does the cancel_all_orders tool do? +

Cancel all open orders via IB Client Portal Gateway (emergency use). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the IB Analytics MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on cancel_all_orders? +

Register the IB Analytics MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cancel_all_orders: 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 cancel_all_orders? +

cancel_all_orders is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit cancel_all_orders? +

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

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

cancel_all_orders 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.

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