get_dividend_distributions

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_dividend_distributions needs a policy

This tool retrieves historical financial data (dividend distributions) for analysis purposes. It performs no modifications, deletions, or financial transactions. While it provides financial data, it is informational only—reading historical dividend records does not constitute a Financial category risk since the tool neither executes trades, transfers money, nor commits financial obligations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_dividend_distributions' and description 'Fetches historical dividend and distribution data' indicate data retrieval with no side effects. The verb 'Fetches' and context of 'historical data' confirm read-only query operation.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_dividend_distributions gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control get_dividend_distributions

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and MCP Tiingo Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_dividend_distributions:

policy.json

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

get_dividend_distributions is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about get_dividend_distributions

What does the get_dividend_distributions tool do? +

Fetches historical dividend and distribution data for a given ticker. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Tiingo Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_dividend_distributions? +

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

What risk level is get_dividend_distributions? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_dividend_distributions? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_dividend_distributions 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_dividend_distributions completely? +

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

get_dividend_distributions is provided by the MCP Tiingo Server MCP server (matteoantoci/mcp-tiingo). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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