get_symbol_info_tick

Get the latest tick data for a symbol.

Server MetaTrader 5 MCP Server sameerasulakshana/mcpmt5
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_symbol_info_tick does on MetaTrader 5 MCP Server

AI agents call get_symbol_info_tick to retrieve information from MetaTrader 5 MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_symbol_info_tick needs a policy

This tool retrieves real-time or recent tick data (price quotes) for a trading symbol. It performs a read-only query of market information with no capacity to modify positions, execute trades, delete data, or incur financial obligations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could at worst retrieve unnecessary market data, which has no adverse consequences.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_symbol_info_tick' and description 'Get the latest tick data for a symbol' indicate a retrieval operation that queries market data without modification or side effects.

Questions about get_symbol_info_tick

What does the get_symbol_info_tick tool do? +

Get the latest tick data for a symbol. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MetaTrader 5 MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_symbol_info_tick? +

Register the MetaTrader 5 MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_symbol_info_tick: 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 MetaTrader 5 MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_symbol_info_tick? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_symbol_info_tick? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_symbol_info_tick 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_symbol_info_tick completely? +

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

get_symbol_info_tick is provided by the MetaTrader 5 MCP Server MCP server (sameerasulakshana/mcpmt5). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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