get_pools

Retrieve the latest data for all pools, including enriched information such as predictions

SERVERDefillama SOURCE@nic0xflamel/defillama-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_pools does on Defillama

AI agents call get_pools to retrieve information from Defillama without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_pools is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves pool data from the DefiLlama API without any ability to modify, delete, or execute operations. The word 'Retrieve' explicitly indicates a read-only operation. The enriched information (predictions) is still fetched data with no side effects. This is a pure Read operation with minimal security risk if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_pools' and description 'Retrieve the latest data for all pools' indicate a data retrieval operation with no modification capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_pools safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Defillama, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_pools, this is the rule to start with:

get_pools Allowed

get_pools is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_pools": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Defillama, apply this rule, and every get_pools call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_pools

What does the get_pools tool do? +

Retrieve the latest data for all pools, including enriched information such as predictions. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Defillama MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_pools? +

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

What risk level is get_pools? +

get_pools is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_pools? +

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

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

get_pools is provided by the Defillama MCP server (@nic0xflamel/defillama-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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