resolve_root · Tradeblocks MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_root does on Tradeblocks

AI agents use resolve_root to create or update resources in Tradeblocks — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Tradeblocks environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why resolve_root needs a policy

An AI agent can call resolve_root faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Tradeblocks by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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Verdict

resolve_root Rate-limited

resolve_root stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "resolve_root": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_root_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resolve_root

What does the resolve_root tool do? +

Debug helper: show how a symbol resolves through the ticker registry. Accepts bare roots (. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Tradeblocks MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on resolve_root? +

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

What risk level is resolve_root? +

resolve_root is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit resolve_root? +

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

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

resolve_root is provided by the Tradeblocks MCP server (tradeblocks-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.