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api_haystack_execute_swap

Execute an optimized token swap via Haystack Router — gets the best route across multiple DEXes (Tinyman V2, Pact, Folks) and LST protocols, then signs and submits the atomic transaction group using the active wallet account. This is an all-in-one tool: quote → sign → submit → confirm. All amount...

How to control api_haystack_execute_swap ↓

What api_haystack_execute_swap does on Algorand MCP

AI agents use api_haystack_execute_swap to commit financial operations through Algorand MCP — usually the final step of a payment, billing, or trading workflow. A call moves real money.

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Why api_haystack_execute_swap needs a policy

This tool executes a real token swap on-chain across DEXes, involving the signing and submission of financial transactions with the user's wallet. It moves crypto assets irreversibly, which qualifies as a Financial action. The all-in-one nature (no separate confirmation step) and use of the active wallet make misuse potentially critical in blast radius.

From the tool's definition Execute an optimized token swap...signs and submits the atomic transaction group using the active wallet account. This is an all-in-one tool: quote → sign → submit → confirm.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access api_haystack_execute_swap gives an agent:

How to control api_haystack_execute_swap

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Algorand MCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for api_haystack_execute_swap:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "api_haystack_execute_swap": {
      "deny_if": [
        {
          "conditions": [],
          "on_deny": "Requires human approval."
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

Any call to api_haystack_execute_swap is blocked until a human approves it. The rest of the server keeps working.

  1. Create a free account and register Algorand MCP — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about api_haystack_execute_swap

What does the api_haystack_execute_swap tool do? +

Execute an optimized token swap via Haystack Router — gets the best route across multiple DEXes (Tinyman V2, Pact, Folks) and LST protocols, then signs and submits the atomic transaction group using the active wallet account. This is an all-in-one tool: quote → sign → submit → confirm. All amounts are in base units (e.g., 1000000 = 1 ALGO). It is categorised as a Financial tool in the Algorand MCP MCP Server, which means it involves financial transactions. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on api_haystack_execute_swap? +

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

What risk level is api_haystack_execute_swap? +

api_haystack_execute_swap is a Financial tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit api_haystack_execute_swap? +

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

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

api_haystack_execute_swap is provided by the Algorand MCP server (goplausible/algorand-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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