trigger_plaid_fetch

Trigger fetch of latest data from Plaid

Pulls live financial data from banks

Part of the Lunch Money MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

@akutishevsky/lunchmoney-mcp Execute Risk 3/5

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents invoke trigger_plaid_fetch to trigger processes or run actions in Lunch Money. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON TRIGGER_PLAID_FETCH

trigger_plaid_fetch can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. Intercept enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.

lunch-money.yaml

tools:
  trigger_plaid_fetch:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 10
          window: 60
        validate:
          required_args: true

See the full Lunch Money policy for all 29 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name trigger_plaid_fetch

Category Execute

MCP Server Lunch Money MCP Server

Risk Level High

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// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the trigger_plaid_fetch tool do? +

Trigger fetch of latest data from Plaid. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Lunch Money MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on trigger_plaid_fetch? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for trigger_plaid_fetch. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Lunch Money MCP server.

What risk level is trigger_plaid_fetch? +

trigger_plaid_fetch is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit trigger_plaid_fetch? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the trigger_plaid_fetch rule in your Intercept 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 trigger_plaid_fetch completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for trigger_plaid_fetch. 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 trigger_plaid_fetch? +

trigger_plaid_fetch is provided by the Lunch Money MCP server (@akutishevsky/lunchmoney-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

trigger_plaid_fetch

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