AI agents call get_cbs_quick_scan to retrieve information from Asterdex without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves and analyzes existing market data (price movements) to identify trading opportunities. It has no side effects on accounts, positions, or market state. While it may inform trading decisions on a platform focused on derivatives trading, the tool itself only reads and reports data.
From the tool's definition Tool performs a 'quick scan for recent price drops' with no mention of modifying data, executing trades, or triggering external operations. It is a passive market data retrieval function that analyzes historical price movements over a 5-30 minute window.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Quick scan for recent price drops (5-30 min). Good for catching fast moves and fat finger opportunities. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Asterdex MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Asterdex MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_cbs_quick_scan: 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 Asterdex. Nothing to install.
get_cbs_quick_scan is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_cbs_quick_scan 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_cbs_quick_scan. 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.
get_cbs_quick_scan is provided by the Asterdex MCP server (tyranosurasmax/asterdex-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Every MCP server has a record like this.
Type a name, get the same breakdown: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, capabilities, recommended policy.
Teams ship this data inside their own products. See what a licence covers →