compile_teal

Compile TEAL source code

SERVERAlgorand MCP SOURCEgoplausible/algorand-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What compile_teal does on Algorand MCP

AI agents invoke compile_teal to trigger actions in Algorand MCP. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why compile_teal is rated High

This tool executes a compiler to transform TEAL source code into bytecode. While compilation itself is deterministic, the resulting bytecode can be deployed to perform arbitrary blockchain operations (transfers, state changes, etc.). In the context of an AI agent with access to sibling tools like alpha_create_market_order and alpha_claim, compiled contracts could be weaponized.

From the tool's definition Compile TEAL source code - TEAL is Algorand's smart contract language; compilation is code execution that produces executable bytecode for blockchain deployment

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs compile_teal safely

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

compile_teal Rate-limited

compile_teal stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "compile_teal": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "compile_teal_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about compile_teal

What does the compile_teal tool do? +

Compile TEAL source code. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Algorand MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on compile_teal? +

Register the Algorand MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for compile_teal: 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 compile_teal? +

compile_teal is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit compile_teal? +

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

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

compile_teal 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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