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Get Token Approvals

get_token_approvals
Read-only

Audit ERC-20 token allowances for a wallet address. By default, returns all non-zero approvals for assets in the shared tracked-asset registry across curated DeFi protocol spenders (Uniswap, Aave, Compound, 1inch, 0x, OpenSea). Flags unlimited approvals with risk levels: high=unknown spender, medium=trusted protocol, low=bounded amount. Use before swaps to verify approval state, or after security incidents to detect active exploit vectors. Ethereum mainnet and Base only.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
tokensNoToken contract addresses to check (max 50). Defaults to the platform tracked token list.
chain_idNoChain ID (1=Ethereum, 8453=Base)
spendersNoSpender contract addresses to check (max 20). Defaults to the curated DeFi protocol list.
wallet_addressYesWallet address (0x…)

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
noteYes
errorNo
chain_idYes
approvalsYes
risk_summaryYes
wallet_addressYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. Changed17 schema fields changed
    • removedInput schema / additionalProperties
      Removed value: -false
    • addedInput schema / properties / chain_id / title
      Added value: +"Chain Id"
    • addedInput schema / properties / spenders / title
      Added value: +"Spenders"
    • addedInput schema / properties / tokens / title
      Added value: +"Tokens"
    • addedInput schema / properties / wallet_address / title
      Added value: +"Wallet Address"
    • addedInput schema / title
      Added value: +"mcp_get_token_approvalsArguments"
    • addedOutput schema / $defs
      Added value: +{
      +  "ApprovalEntry": {
      +    "properties": {
      +      "allowance_formatted": {
      +        "title": "Allowance Formatted",
      +        "type": "string"
      +      },
      +      "allowance_raw": {
      +        "title": "Allowance Raw",
      +        "type": "string"
      +      },
      +      "is_permit2": {
      +        "title": "Is Permit2",
      +        "type": "boolean"
      +      },
      +      "is_unlimited": {
      +        "title": "Is Unlimited",
      +        "type": "boolean"
      +      },
      +      "risk_level": {
      +        "enum": [
      +          "low",
      +          "medium",
      +          "high"
      +        ],
      +        "title": "Risk Level",
      +        "type": "string"
      +      },
      +      "spender_address": {
      +        "title": "Spender Address",
      +        "type": "string"
      +      },
      +      "spender_name": {
      +        "anyOf": [
      +          {
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          {
      +            "type": "null"
      +          }
      +        ],
      +        "title": "Spender Name"
      +      },
      +      "token_address": {
      +        "title": "Token Address",
      +        "type": "string"
      +      },
      +      "token_symbol": {
      +        "anyOf": [
      +          {
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          {
      +            "type": "null"
      +          }
      +        ],
      +        "title": "Token Symbol"
      +      }
      +    },
      +    "required": [
      +      "token_symbol",
      +      "token_address",
      +      "spender_name",
      +      "spender_address",
      +      "allowance_raw",
      +      "allowance_formatted",
      +      "is_unlimited",
      +      "is_permit2",
      +      "risk_level"
      +    ],
      +    "title": "ApprovalEntry",
      +    "type": "object"
      +  },
      +  "RiskSummary": {
      +    "properties": {
      +      "high_risk_approvals": {
      +        "title": "High Risk Approvals",
      +        "type": "integer"
      +      },
      +      "total_approvals": {
      +        "title": "Total Approvals",
      +        "type": "integer"
      +      },
      +      "unknown_spenders": {
      +        "title": "Unknown Spenders",
      +        "type": "integer"
      +      },
      +      "unlimited_approvals": {
      +        "title": "Unlimited Approvals",
      +        "type": "integer"
      +      }
      +    },
      +    "required": [
      +      "total_approvals",
      +      "unlimited_approvals",
      +      "high_risk_approvals",
      +      "unknown_spenders"
      +    ],
      +    "title": "RiskSummary",
      +    "type": "object"
      +  }
      +}
    • addedOutput schema / properties / approvals / items / $ref
      Added value: +"#/$defs/ApprovalEntry"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / approvals / items / properties
      Removed value: -{
      -  "allowance_formatted": {
      -    "title": "Allowance Formatted",
      -    "type": "string"
      -  },
      -  "allowance_raw": {
      -    "title": "Allowance Raw",
      -    "type": "string"
      -  },
      -  "is_permit2": {
      -    "title": "Is Permit2",
      -    "type": "boolean"
      -  },
      -  "is_unlimited": {
      -    "title": "Is Unlimited",
      -    "type": "boolean"
      -  },
      -  "risk_level": {
      -    "enum": [
      -      "low",
      -      "medium",
      -      "high"
      -    ],
      -    "title": "Risk Level",
      -    "type": "string"
      -  },
      -  "spender_address": {
      -    "title": "Spender Address",
      -    "type": "string"
      -  },
      -  "spender_name": {
      -    "anyOf": [
      -      {
      -        "type": "string"
      -      },
      -      {
      -        "type": "null"
      -      }
      -    ],
      -    "title": "Spender Name"
      -  },
      -  "token_address": {
      -    "title": "Token Address",
      -    "type": "string"
      -  },
      -  "token_symbol": {
      -    "anyOf": [
      -      {
      -        "type": "string"
      -      },
      -      {
      -        "type": "null"
      -      }
      -    ],
      -    "title": "Token Symbol"
      -  }
      -}
    • removedOutput schema / properties / approvals / items / required
      Removed value: -[
      -  "token_symbol",
      -  "token_address",
      -  "spender_name",
      -  "spender_address",
      -  "allowance_raw",
      -  "allowance_formatted",
      -  "is_unlimited",
      -  "is_permit2",
      -  "risk_level"
      -]
    • removedOutput schema / properties / approvals / items / title
      Removed value: -"ApprovalEntry"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / approvals / items / type
      Removed value: -"object"
    • addedOutput schema / properties / risk_summary / $ref
      Added value: +"#/$defs/RiskSummary"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / risk_summary / properties
      Removed value: -{
      -  "high_risk_approvals": {
      -    "title": "High Risk Approvals",
      -    "type": "integer"
      -  },
      -  "total_approvals": {
      -    "title": "Total Approvals",
      -    "type": "integer"
      -  },
      -  "unknown_spenders": {
      -    "title": "Unknown Spenders",
      -    "type": "integer"
      -  },
      -  "unlimited_approvals": {
      -    "title": "Unlimited Approvals",
      -    "type": "integer"
      -  }
      -}
    • removedOutput schema / properties / risk_summary / required
      Removed value: -[
      -  "total_approvals",
      -  "unlimited_approvals",
      -  "high_risk_approvals",
      -  "unknown_spenders"
      -]
    • removedOutput schema / properties / risk_summary / title
      Removed value: -"RiskSummary"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / risk_summary / type
      Removed value: -"object"
  2. First observed

TDQS

A4.7/5.0
Behavior5/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Beyond the readOnlyHint annotation, the description discloses default behavior (returns non-zero approvals from tracked-asset registry and curated protocol spenders) and output semantics (flags unlimited approvals with risk levels). It also provides network limitations, giving substantial behavioral context.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is concise, front-loaded with the primary purpose, and each sentence adds value: purpose, defaults, risk flags, use cases, and network restrictions. No wasted words.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the output schema exists and all parameters are described, the description fully covers the tool's behavior, use cases, and limitations. No critical information is missing.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100% as all four parameters have detailed descriptions in the schema. The description adds minimal extra meaning, mostly reinforcing defaults (e.g., 'shared tracked-asset registry' vs schema's 'platform tracked token list'). No significant new parameter semantics are introduced.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool's purpose with a specific verb ('Audit') and resource ('ERC-20 token allowances for a wallet address'). It distinguishes itself from sibling tools by focusing on approvals/allowances and risk flagging, rather than balances or transactions.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides explicit usage scenarios: 'Use before swaps to verify approval state, or after security incidents to detect active exploit vectors.' It also states an exclusion: 'Ethereum mainnet and Base only,' clarifying when the tool is not applicable.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Disambiguation3/5

Most tools target distinct data sources, but several near-duplicates exist: get_token_approvals/get_wallet_approvals, get_defi_positions/get_wallet_positions, and get_wallet_portfolio/get_eth_balance. The descriptions do cross-reference and clarify the differences, so an agent can disambiguate with effort, but names alone are not enough.

Naming Consistency4/5

The dominant get_<noun> pattern is clear and nearly all names use lowercase snake_case with verb-first conventions. A few tools like calculate, record_predictions, http_fetch, and web_search break the get_ pattern, but the overall style remains predictable.

Tool Count2/5

34 tools is excessive for a single server, even for a broad DeFi/onchain analytics domain. The count is inflated by generic utilities such as calculate, count_text_stats, web_search, and http_fetch, plus multiple overlapping data-retrieval endpoints, making the surface hard to scan.

Completeness4/5

The set covers an unusually wide range of domain operations: prices, balances, portfolio/positions, approvals, yields, TVL, DEX quotes/volume, transactions, blocks, gas, ENS, contract reads, and risk assessments. It is view-only by design, so missing write/transaction tools is acceptable; minor gaps like address-based token pricing or transaction simulation are workaround-able.

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