get_available_snapshot_dates

get_available_snapshot_dates

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

What get_available_snapshot_dates does on IB Analytics MCP Server

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

Why get_available_snapshot_dates needs a policy

This tool retrieves metadata about available snapshot dates for portfolio analysis—a read-only operation. The 'get_' prefix and absence of action verbs (create, update, delete, execute) confirm no modifications occur. Confidence is slightly reduced due to empty description, but the name strongly indicates data retrieval. Severity is low because fetching date metadata poses minimal risk even if misused by an agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_available_snapshot_dates' indicates retrieval of date information. No description provided, but the naming pattern and context (analytics server retrieving snapshot metadata) suggests a query/list operation with no side effects.

Questions about get_available_snapshot_dates

What does the get_available_snapshot_dates tool do? +

get_available_snapshot_dates. It is categorised as a Read tool in the IB Analytics MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_available_snapshot_dates? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_available_snapshot_dates? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_available_snapshot_dates 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_available_snapshot_dates completely? +

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

get_available_snapshot_dates 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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