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convert_eth_units

Convert between Ethereum units (wei, gwei, ether)

How to control convert_eth_units ↓

AI agents call convert_eth_units to retrieve information from Foundry MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

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This tool performs a pure unit conversion calculation between Ethereum denominations. It does not interact with the blockchain, modify any state, or move funds. It is a read/compute-only operation with no side effects.

From the tool's definition Convert between Ethereum units (wei, gwei, ether)

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access convert_eth_units gives an agent:

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Foundry MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for convert_eth_units:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "convert_eth_units": {}
  }
}

convert_eth_units is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register Foundry MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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What does the convert_eth_units tool do? +

Convert between Ethereum units (wei, gwei, ether). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Foundry MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on convert_eth_units? +

Register the Foundry MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for convert_eth_units: 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 Foundry MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is convert_eth_units? +

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

Can I rate-limit convert_eth_units? +

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

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

convert_eth_units is provided by the Foundry MCP Server MCP server (praneshasp/foundry-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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