Detect current position mode (one-way vs hedge) and get recommended positionIdx for orders
AI agents call detect_position_mode to retrieve information from Bybit MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves account configuration state (position mode type) and provides recommendations for positionIdx values. It has no side effects, does not execute trades, does not move funds, and does not modify any data. It is purely informational/diagnostic in nature, making it a Read operation.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'detect_position_mode' and description 'Detect current position mode (one-way vs hedge) and get recommended positionIdx for orders' indicate querying account state to retrieve position mode configuration and recommendations.
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Detect current position mode (one-way vs hedge) and get recommended positionIdx for orders. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Bybit MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Bybit MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for detect_position_mode: 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 Bybit MCP Server. Nothing to install.
detect_position_mode is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the detect_position_mode 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for detect_position_mode. 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.
detect_position_mode is provided by the Bybit MCP Server MCP server (kondisettyravi/mcp-bybit-node). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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