get_initial_reserves

Get initial reserves for a number of outcomes.

SERVERBasis MCP Server SOURCElaunch-on-basis/mcp-ts

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_initial_reserves does on Basis MCP Server

AI agents call get_initial_reserves to retrieve information from Basis MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_initial_reserves is rated Low

This tool retrieves or queries reserve data for prediction market outcomes without modifying, deleting, or executing state-changing operations. It has no side effects and fits the Read category. Severity is low as the worst outcome of misuse would be information disclosure about market reserves.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_initial_reserves' and description 'Get initial reserves for a number of outcomes' indicate a retrieval operation. The verb 'get' and lack of any modification language confirm this is a query operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_initial_reserves safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Basis MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_initial_reserves, this is the rule to start with:

get_initial_reserves Allowed

get_initial_reserves is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_initial_reserves": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Basis MCP Server, apply this rule, and every get_initial_reserves call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_initial_reserves

What does the get_initial_reserves tool do? +

Get initial reserves for a number of outcomes. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Basis MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_initial_reserves? +

Register the Basis MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_initial_reserves: 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 Basis MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_initial_reserves? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_initial_reserves? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_initial_reserves 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_initial_reserves completely? +

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

get_initial_reserves is provided by the Basis MCP Server MCP server (launch-on-basis/mcp-ts). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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