// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

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.

Part of the Aibtc MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

@aibtc/mcp-server Execute

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents invoke alex_swap to trigger processes or run actions in Aibtc. 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.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON ALEX_SWAP

alex_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. Intercept enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

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

io-github-aibtcdev-mcp-server.yaml

tools:
  alex_swap:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 10
          window: 60
        validate:
          required_args: true

See the full Aibtc policy for all 308 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name alex_swap

Category Execute

MCP Server Aibtc MCP Server

Risk Level High

// MORE AIBTC TOOLS

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View all 308 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling execute-class tools like alex_swap have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER EXECUTE TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Execute risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, validate) apply to each.

Atv build_stake_tx Atv build_unstake_tx Acdp start_local Pentagonal pentagonal_audit Pentagonal pentagonal_compile ACR — Agent Composition Records getting_started

// IN CONTEXT OF HIGH RISK

alex_swap is one of the high-risk operations in Aibtc. For the full severity-focused view — only the high-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all high-risk tools across every MCP server.

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

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 Execute tool in the Aibtc MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on alex_swap? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for alex_swap. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Aibtc MCP server.

What risk level is alex_swap? +

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

Can I rate-limit alex_swap? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the alex_swap 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.

How do I block alex_swap completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept 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 (@aibtc/mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

alex_swap

Let agents act without letting them run wild.