List all 400+ tradeable symbols with bid/ask. Warning: large response, costs 2 weight. Prefer get_symbol for a single instrument.
AI agents call get_symbols to retrieve information from XBTFX MCP Trading Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves market data (symbol information with bid/ask prices) without modifying any state, executing code, deleting data, or moving money. It is purely informational, fitting the Read category. Severity is low because misuse simply returns market data with no blast radius beyond API rate limits or cost.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_symbols' with description 'List all 400+ tradeable symbols with bid/ask' indicates data retrieval without side effects. The warning about response size and weight cost are operational notes, not indications of destructive or financial impact.
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List all 400+ tradeable symbols with bid/ask. Warning: large response, costs 2 weight. Prefer get_symbol for a single instrument. It is categorised as a Read tool in the XBTFX MCP Trading Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the XBTFX MCP Trading Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_symbols: 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 XBTFX MCP Trading Server. Nothing to install.
get_symbols 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_symbols 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_symbols. 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_symbols is provided by the XBTFX MCP Trading Server MCP server (xbtfx/xbtfx-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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