// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

IBKR TOOLS

33 tools from the Ibkr MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 33 IBKR TOOLS

READ 26 tools

Read ibkr_debug_market_data_snapshot Return diagnostic market data snapshots for a contract. Read ibkr_get_account_summary Return account summary values such as NetLiquidation and BuyingPower. Read ibkr_get_account_values Return account values snapshot for the specified account. Read ibkr_get_cash_activity ibkr_get_cash_activity Read ibkr_get_contract_details Return contract details for a given contract input. Read ibkr_get_dividends ibkr_get_dividends Read ibkr_get_executions Return executions/fills matching the provided filters. Read ibkr_get_flex_statement ibkr_get_flex_statement Read ibkr_get_fundamental_data Return a fundamentals report for a contract. Read ibkr_get_head_timestamp Return the earliest available historical data timestamp. Read ibkr_get_historical_bars Return historical OHLCV bars for a contract. Read ibkr_get_historical_news Return historical news headlines for a contract. Read ibkr_get_historical_ticks Return historical ticks for a contract. Read ibkr_get_market_data_snapshot Return a one-shot market data snapshot for contracts. Read ibkr_get_market_depth_snapshot Return a one-shot market depth (L2) snapshot. Read ibkr_get_news_article Return a news article body for a provider/article id. Read ibkr_get_news_providers Return available news provider codes and names. Read ibkr_get_open_orders Return open orders with contract details and status. Read ibkr_get_option_chain Return option chain metadata for an underlying. Read ibkr_get_portfolio Return positions and best-effort P&L for an IBKR account. Read ibkr_get_scanner_params Return market scanner parameter definitions. Read ibkr_get_statement_summary ibkr_get_statement_summary Read ibkr_get_statement_topics ibkr_get_statement_topics Read ibkr_get_trade_confirmations ibkr_get_trade_confirmations Read ibkr_get_transactions Return past transaction history from IBKR executions, enriched with commissions and net cash flow when avai... Read ibkr_search_symbols Search for symbols and matching contracts.

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive ibkr_global_cancel Cancel all active IBKR orders. Requires confirm=true.

EXECUTE 2 tools

Execute ibkr_preview_order Run IBKR what-if analysis for an order and return margin/commission impact. Execute ibkr_run_scanner Run a market scanner subscription and return ranked results.

FINANCIAL 3 tools

Financial ibkr_cancel_order Cancel a single IBKR order by orderId. Requires confirm=true. Financial ibkr_exercise_options Exercise or lapse an options contract. Requires confirm=true. Financial ibkr_place_order Place an IBKR order. Defaults to dry_run=true and transmit=false for safety.

OTHER 1 tools

Other ibkr_oca_group ibkr_oca_group

// FAQ

How many tools does the Ibkr MCP server have? +

The Ibkr MCP server exposes 33 tools across 5 categories: Read, Destructive, Execute, Financial, Other.

How do I enforce policies on Ibkr tools? +

Route the Ibkr server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Ibkr tools fall into? +

Ibkr tools are categorised as Read (26), Destructive (1), Execute (2), Financial (3), Other (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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