mnemonic_to_secret_key

Convert a mnemonic to a secret key

SERVERAlgorand MCP SOURCEgoplausible/algorand-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/goplausible-algorand-mcp/mnemonic-to-secret-key.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mnemonic_to_secret_key does on Algorand MCP

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

RISK

Why mnemonic_to_secret_key is rated Low

This tool converts a mnemonic phrase into a cryptographic secret key. While it is technically a read/derivation operation with no side effects, misuse is catastrophic: exposing a secret key gives full control over a blockchain wallet, enabling fund theft, transaction signing, and irreversible financial loss. The severity is critical due to the blast radius if an AI agent leaks or mishandles the derived secret key.

From the tool's definition Convert a mnemonic to a secret key

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mnemonic_to_secret_key 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 mnemonic_to_secret_key, this is the rule to start with:

mnemonic_to_secret_key Allowed

mnemonic_to_secret_key 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": {
    "mnemonic_to_secret_key": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about mnemonic_to_secret_key

What does the mnemonic_to_secret_key tool do? +

Convert a mnemonic to a secret key. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Algorand MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on mnemonic_to_secret_key? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit mnemonic_to_secret_key? +

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

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

mnemonic_to_secret_key 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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