alex_execute_swap_4hop · Stacks AI MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What alex_execute_swap_4hop does on Stacks AI MCP Server

AI agents use alex_execute_swap_4hop to commit financial operations through Stacks AI MCP Server — usually the final step of a payment, billing, or trading workflow. A call moves real money.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why alex_execute_swap_4hop needs a policy

This tool executes a multi-hop token swap on a DeFi protocol, directly moving financial assets across four intermediate trading pairs. This constitutes a financial transaction with real monetary value at risk. Misuse could result in significant financial loss through slippage, incorrect routing, or malicious token substitution across four hops, giving it a critical blast radius.

From the tool's definition Execute 4-hop token swap via swap-helper-c (X->Y->Z->W->V)

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Questions about alex_execute_swap_4hop

What does the alex_execute_swap_4hop tool do? +

Execute 4-hop token swap via swap-helper-c (X->Y->Z->W->V). It is categorised as a Financial tool in the Stacks AI MCP Server MCP Server, which means it involves financial transactions. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on alex_execute_swap_4hop? +

Register the Stacks AI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for alex_execute_swap_4hop: 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 Stacks AI MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is alex_execute_swap_4hop? +

alex_execute_swap_4hop is a Financial tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit alex_execute_swap_4hop? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the alex_execute_swap_4hop 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 alex_execute_swap_4hop completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for alex_execute_swap_4hop. 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_execute_swap_4hop? +

alex_execute_swap_4hop is provided by the Stacks AI MCP Server MCP server (stack-ai-mcp/stacks-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.