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start_swap

Start a cross-chain swap. Returns the deposit address where you should send your source asset. API key is optional.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (apiKey)

Part of the Chainflip Broker as a Service server.

start_swap can trigger actions in Chainflip Broker as a Service, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents invoke start_swap to trigger processes or run actions in Chainflip Broker as a Service. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.

start_swap can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. PolicyLayer enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.

Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "start_swap": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "start_swap_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access start_swap gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so start_swap only ever does what you allow.

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Other execute tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: rate-limit and validate the arguments.

What does the start_swap tool do? +

Start a cross-chain swap. Returns the deposit address where you should send your source asset. API key is optional.. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Chainflip Broker as a Service MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on start_swap? +

Register the Chainflip Broker as a Service MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for start_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 Chainflip Broker as a Service. Nothing to install.

What risk level is start_swap? +

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

Can I rate-limit start_swap? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the start_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 start_swap completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for start_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 start_swap? +

start_swap is provided by the Chainflip Broker as a Service MCP server (https://chainflip-broker.io/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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