wallet_switch_account

Switch the active wallet account by nickname or index. The active account is used for signing and balance queries.

SERVERAlgorand MCP SOURCEgoplausible/algorand-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What wallet_switch_account does on Algorand MCP

AI agents use wallet_switch_account to create or update resources in Algorand MCP, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Algorand MCP environment.

RISK

Why wallet_switch_account is rated Medium

Switching the active account modifies the session/application state by changing which account is used for signing transactions and balance queries. This is a reversible state change (you can switch back), making it a Write operation.

From the tool's definition Switch the active wallet account by nickname or index. The active account is used for signing and balance queries.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

wallet_switch_account Rate-limited

wallet_switch_account stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "wallet_switch_account": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "wallet_switch_account_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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 wallet_switch_account call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about wallet_switch_account

What does the wallet_switch_account tool do? +

Switch the active wallet account by nickname or index. The active account is used for signing and balance queries. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Algorand MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on wallet_switch_account? +

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

wallet_switch_account is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit wallet_switch_account? +

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

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

wallet_switch_account 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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