Low Risk

test_honeypot

TEST if you can actually sell a token — not guessing, PROVING via real DEX swap simulation. Other tools PREDICT honeypots from code patterns. We SIMULATE a real buy+sell on the DEX router. If sell reverts or returns 0 → confirmed honeypot. Shows exact buy/sell tax. Args: addre...

Part of the SafeAgent Token Safety — 38 MCP Tools for DeFi Security MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call test_honeypot to retrieve information from SafeAgent Token Safety — 38 MCP Tools for DeFi Security without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though test_honeypot only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

safeagent-token-safety.yaml
tools:
  test_honeypot:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full SafeAgent Token Safety — 38 MCP Tools for DeFi Security policy for all 34 tools.

Tool Name test_honeypot
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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

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

What does the test_honeypot tool do? +

TEST if you can actually sell a token — not guessing, PROVING via real DEX swap simulation. Other tools PREDICT honeypots from code patterns. We SIMULATE a real buy+sell on the DEX router. If sell reverts or returns 0 → confirmed honeypot. Shows exact buy/sell tax. Args: address: Token contract address (0x...) chain: base, ethereum, arbitrum, optimism, polygon, bsc . It is categorised as a Read tool in the SafeAgent Token Safety — 38 MCP Tools for DeFi Security MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on test_honeypot? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for test_honeypot. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the SafeAgent Token Safety — 38 MCP Tools for DeFi Security MCP server.

What risk level is test_honeypot? +

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

Can I rate-limit test_honeypot? +

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

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for test_honeypot. 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 test_honeypot? +

test_honeypot is provided by the SafeAgent Token Safety — 38 MCP Tools for DeFi Security MCP server (safeagent/token-safety). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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