get_supported_chains

List all blockchain networks supported by Relay for bridging and swapping. Returns chain IDs, names, native currencies, and status. Use this to resolve chain names to chain IDs before calling other tools.

Server Relay MCP Server relayprotocol/relay-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_supported_chains does on Relay MCP Server

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

Why get_supported_chains needs a policy

This is a pure read operation that queries static reference data about supported blockchain networks. It retrieves information for use in downstream operations but makes no changes, executes no transactions, and triggers no external operations. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius—misuse would only return unwanted chain information, not compromise funds or data integrity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_supported_chains' and description 'List all blockchain networks supported by Relay' indicate data retrieval with 'no side effects'. Returns informational data: 'chain IDs, names, native currencies, and status'.

Questions about get_supported_chains

What does the get_supported_chains tool do? +

List all blockchain networks supported by Relay for bridging and swapping. Returns chain IDs, names, native currencies, and status. Use this to resolve chain names to chain IDs before calling other tools. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Relay MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_supported_chains? +

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

What risk level is get_supported_chains? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_supported_chains? +

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

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

get_supported_chains is provided by the Relay MCP Server MCP server (relayprotocol/relay-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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