btse_set_risk_limit · Btse MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What btse_set_risk_limit does on Btse

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why btse_set_risk_limit needs a policy

This tool modifies account or market-specific risk settings, which is a reversible configuration change (not deletion or financial transaction). It falls under Write category as it alters state.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'btse_set_risk_limit' and description 'Set the risk limit tier for a market' indicate a modification to account risk configuration.

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Verdict

btse_set_risk_limit Rate-limited

btse_set_risk_limit 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": {
    "btse_set_risk_limit": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "btse_set_risk_limit_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about btse_set_risk_limit

What does the btse_set_risk_limit tool do? +

Set the risk limit tier for a market. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Btse MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on btse_set_risk_limit? +

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

What risk level is btse_set_risk_limit? +

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

Can I rate-limit btse_set_risk_limit? +

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

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

btse_set_risk_limit is provided by the Btse MCP server (xbotlive/btse-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.