prepare_aave_repay
Build an unsigned Aave V3 repay transaction. If an ERC-20 approve() is required first, it is returned as the outer tx and repay is in .next. Pass amount: "max" to repay the full debt.
This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-szhygulin-vaultpilot-mcp/prepare-aave-repay.md
What prepare_aave_repay does on VaultPilot MCP
AI agents invoke prepare_aave_repay to trigger actions in VaultPilot MCP. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
asset | string | Yes | |
chain | string | — | |
amount | string | Yes | Human-readable decimal amount of `asset`, NOT raw wei/base units. Example: "1.5" for 1.5 USDC, "0.01" for 0.01 ETH. Pass "max" for full-balance withdraw/repay. |
wallet | string | Yes | |
approvalCap | string | — | Cap on the ERC-20 approval preceding this action. Omit for "unlimited" (standard DeFi UX — fewer follow-up approvals). Pass "exact" to approve only what this ac |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why prepare_aave_repay is rated High
This tool constructs a DeFi repayment transaction (and optionally an ERC-20 approve) for execution on Aave V3. While it builds an unsigned transaction rather than broadcasting it, it is preparing an on-chain operation that interacts with a lending protocol and can trigger token approvals and debt repayments. The chained `.next` structure and 'max' repayment option indicate significant financial impact potential.
From the tool's definition 'Build an unsigned Aave V3 repay transaction' and 'Pass amount: "max" to repay the full debt'
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The rule that runs prepare_aave_repay safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and VaultPilot MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For prepare_aave_repay, this is the rule to start with:
prepare_aave_repay stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect VaultPilot MCP, apply this rule, and every prepare_aave_repay call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about prepare_aave_repay
Build an unsigned Aave V3 repay transaction. If an ERC-20 approve() is required first, it is returned as the outer tx and repay is in .next. Pass amount: "max" to repay the full debt. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the VaultPilot MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.
prepare_aave_repay accepts 5 parameters: asset, chain, amount, wallet, approvalCap. Required: asset, amount, wallet. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the VaultPilot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for prepare_aave_repay: 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 VaultPilot MCP. Nothing to install.
prepare_aave_repay is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the prepare_aave_repay 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for prepare_aave_repay. 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.
prepare_aave_repay is provided by the VaultPilot MCP server (vaultpilot-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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