swap_batch_amend · Okx Trade MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What swap_batch_amend does on Okx Trade

AI agents invoke swap_batch_amend to trigger actions in Okx Trade. 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.

PARAMETERS

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`orders`	array	Yes	Array (max 20): {instId, ordId?, clOrdId?, newSz?, newPx?}

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why swap_batch_amend needs a policy

Amending unfilled orders changes their parameters (price, quantity) on a live derivatives exchange. While this doesn't directly move money, it modifies active financial positions/orders in ways that can have significant financial consequences.

From the tool's definition "Batch amend up to 20 unfilled SWAP/FUTURES orders" — modifies multiple live trading orders on a financial exchange

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

swap_batch_amend Rate-limited

swap_batch_amend 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": {
    "swap_batch_amend": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "swap_batch_amend_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Okx Trade, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about swap_batch_amend

What does the swap_batch_amend tool do? +

[CAUTION] Batch amend up to 20 unfilled SWAP/FUTURES orders. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Okx Trade MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

What parameters does swap_batch_amend accept? +

swap_batch_amend accepts 1 parameter: orders. Required: orders. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on swap_batch_amend? +

Register the Okx Trade MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for swap_batch_amend: 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 Okx Trade. Nothing to install.

What risk level is swap_batch_amend? +

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

Can I rate-limit swap_batch_amend? +

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

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

swap_batch_amend is provided by the Okx Trade MCP server (@okx_ai/okx-trade-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.