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.
Part of the Aibtc MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
AI agents call alex_list_pools to retrieve information from Aibtc without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
Even though alex_list_pools only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
tools:
alex_list_pools:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full Aibtc policy for all 288 tools.
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.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Aibtc MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for alex_list_pools. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Aibtc MCP server.
alex_list_pools is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the alex_list_pools rule in your Intercept 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.
Set action: deny in the Intercept 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.
alex_list_pools is provided by the Aibtc MCP server (@aibtc/mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.
npx -y @policylayer/intercept