execute_quote · Derive MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What execute_quote does on Derive MCP

AI agents use execute_quote to commit financial operations through Derive MCP — usually the final step of a payment, billing, or trading workflow. A call moves real money.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why execute_quote needs a policy

Executing a quoted trade directly commits financial obligations and moves assets/positions. This is a financial transaction that cannot be trivially undone, and misuse could result in significant financial losses. The server context confirms this is a live trading platform (Lyra Finance/Derive API).

From the tool's definition "Execute a quoted trade at the quoted price" - this tool executes financial trades on options, perpetuals, and spot markets

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Verdict

execute_quote Approval-gated

Any call to execute_quote is blocked until a human approves it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "execute_quote": {
      "deny_if": [
        {
          "conditions": [],
          "on_deny": "Requires human approval."
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about execute_quote

What does the execute_quote tool do? +

Execute a quoted trade at the quoted price. Requires authentication. It is categorised as a Financial tool in the Derive MCP MCP Server, which means it involves financial transactions. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on execute_quote? +

Register the Derive MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for execute_quote: 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 Derive MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is execute_quote? +

execute_quote is a Financial tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit execute_quote? +

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

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

execute_quote is provided by the Derive MCP server (solenyaresearch0000/derive-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.