bn_create_listen_key · Node2flow/binance MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What bn_create_listen_key does on Node2flow/binance

AI agents invoke bn_create_listen_key to trigger actions in Node2flow/binance. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why bn_create_listen_key needs a policy

This tool initiates an authenticated WebSocket session on Binance, triggering an external connection/stream. It's not purely reading data — it creates a session artifact (listen key) and establishes an ongoing external operation. While not directly financial, the listen key grants access to sensitive user data streams and is a prerequisite for real-time order/account monitoring.

From the tool's definition Create a listen key for user data stream (WebSocket). The key is valid for 60 minutes. Use keepalive to extend. Connects to wss://stream.binance.com:9443/ws/<listenKey>.

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Verdict

bn_create_listen_key Rate-limited

bn_create_listen_key stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "bn_create_listen_key": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "bn_create_listen_key_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about bn_create_listen_key

What does the bn_create_listen_key tool do? +

Create a listen key for user data stream (WebSocket). The key is valid for 60 minutes. Use keepalive to extend. Connects to wss://stream.binance.com:9443/ws/<listenKey>. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Node2flow/binance MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on bn_create_listen_key? +

Register the Node2flow/binance MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for bn_create_listen_key: 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 Node2flow/binance. Nothing to install.

What risk level is bn_create_listen_key? +

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

Can I rate-limit bn_create_listen_key? +

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

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

bn_create_listen_key is provided by the Node2flow/binance MCP server (node2flow-th/binance-mcp-community). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.