alex_list_pools

List all available trading pools on ALEX DEX. Discovers all token pairs that can be swapped directly. Returns pool ID, token pair, and factor (fee tier) for each pool. Use this to find which tokens can be swapped before calling alex_swap. Note: ALEX DEX is only available on mainnet.

SERVERAibtc SOURCEaibtcdev/aibtc-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity verified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-aibtcdev-mcp-server/alex-list-pools.md

WHAT IT DOES

What alex_list_pools does on Aibtc

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

RISK

Why alex_list_pools is rated Low

This tool queries and returns information about available trading pools on ALEX DEX without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any financial transactions. It is purely informational to support subsequent decisions (e.g., before calling alex_swap). This is a classic Read operation with minimal risk; misuse would only expose pool metadata.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'alex_list_pools' and description explicitly states it 'List[s] all available trading pools' and 'Returns pool ID, token pair, and factor'. The verb 'list' and 'returns' indicate data retrieval with no modification, deletion, or execution of trades.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs alex_list_pools safely

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

alex_list_pools Allowed

alex_list_pools 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": {
    "alex_list_pools": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about alex_list_pools

What does the alex_list_pools tool do? +

How do I enforce a policy on alex_list_pools? +

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

What risk level is alex_list_pools? +

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

Can I rate-limit alex_list_pools? +

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

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

alex_list_pools is provided by the Aibtc MCP server (aibtcdev/aibtc-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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