list_factors

获取因子列表。支持按分类和关键词搜索。返回因子代码、名称、分类、年化收益、夏普比率等。

Server FactorHub MCP Server michaelfeng/factorhub-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_factors does on FactorHub MCP Server

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

Why list_factors needs a policy

This is a pure data retrieval tool that queries and returns market factor information with optional search/filter parameters. It has no side effects—it neither modifies data, executes code, deletes records, nor moves money. The blast radius of misuse is minimal; an AI agent cannot cause harm by listing available factors.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_factors' and description indicate it retrieves/queries a list of factors with metadata (factor codes, names, categories, annualized returns, Sharpe ratios).

Questions about list_factors

What does the list_factors tool do? +

获取因子列表。支持按分类和关键词搜索。返回因子代码、名称、分类、年化收益、夏普比率等。. It is categorised as a Read tool in the FactorHub MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_factors? +

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

What risk level is list_factors? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_factors? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_factors 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 list_factors completely? +

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

list_factors is provided by the FactorHub MCP Server MCP server (michaelfeng/factorhub-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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