alex_swap

Execute a token swap on ALEX DEX. Swaps tokenX for tokenY using the ALEX AMM. Use full contract IDs for tokens. Note: ALEX DEX is only available on mainnet.

SERVERAibtc SOURCEaibtcdev/aibtc-mcp-server

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Financial

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Approval-gatedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity verified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What alex_swap does on Aibtc

AI agents use alex_swap to commit financial operations through Aibtc, usually the final step of a payment, billing, or trading workflow. A call moves real money.

RISK

Why alex_swap is rated Critical

This tool performs an on-chain token swap on a decentralized exchange (DEX), which constitutes a financial transaction — exchanging one crypto asset for another. This is irreversible once submitted to the blockchain, involves real financial value on mainnet, and an AI agent misusing it could cause significant monetary loss.

From the tool's definition Execute a token swap on ALEX DEX. Swaps tokenX for tokenY using the ALEX AMM.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

alex_swap Approval-gated

Any call to alex_swap is blocked until a human approves it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "alex_swap": {
      "deny_if": [
        {
          "conditions": [],
          "on_deny": "Requires human approval."
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about alex_swap

What does the alex_swap tool do? +

Execute a token swap on ALEX DEX. Swaps tokenX for tokenY using the ALEX AMM. Use full contract IDs for tokens. Note: ALEX DEX is only available on mainnet. It is categorised as a Financial tool in the Aibtc MCP Server, which means it involves financial transactions. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on alex_swap? +

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

What risk level is alex_swap? +

alex_swap is a Financial tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit alex_swap? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the alex_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 alex_swap completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for alex_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 alex_swap? +

alex_swap 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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