| name | yield-xyz-agentkit |
| description | Discover and act on 2,900+ DeFi yield opportunities via Yield.xyz AgentKit Skills, find yields, check APY enter/exit positions, and manage rewards across 80+ networks. |
| metadata | {"author":"Yield.xyz","version":"1.0.0","mcp-server":"yield-xyz-agentkit"} |
Yield.xyz AgentKit
A skill for discovering and acting on DeFi yield opportunities via the Yield.xyz MCP server.
Integration Boundary
This skill is the yield layer — it discovers yields, inspects their schemas, and builds unsigned transactions. It never holds keys, signs, or broadcasts, and it's tied to no wallet or custody product. Drop it into any agent or app that can already sign, and it becomes that agent's expertise for earning yield.
Responsibility splits cleanly on every transaction:
- This skill builds the
unsignedTransaction (actions_enter / actions_exit / actions_manage).
- Your side signs and broadcasts it. Whatever does that is your signer — a user's wallet, your agent's own custody (MPC / KMS / HSM), or a provider like Privy or MoonPay. This skill doesn't care which.
- This skill records the result —
submit_hash with the returned hash, then get_transaction until CONFIRMED.
This holds whether signing is human-approved or fully autonomous. Where a human is in the loop, confirm before signing; where the host signs on its own, skip the confirmation and let it run.
How to Call Tools — Read This First
Always call tools via the connected MCP server (https://mcp.yield.xyz/mcp). Never fall back to curl, bash, or raw HTTP requests.
The MCP server exposes these tools directly — call them like any other tool:
- yields_get_all — list/filter yields
- yields_get — get one yield by ID
- yields_get_validators — list validators for a yield
- yields_get_balances — check wallet balances
- yields_get_reward_rate_history — historical APY/reward rate data for a yield
- yields_get_tvl_history — historical TVL data for a yield
- yields_get_risk — detailed risk parameters for a yield
- yields_get_kyc_status — check a wallet's KYC/eligibility status for a permissioned (RWA) yield
- actions_enter — enter a position
- actions_exit — exit a position
- actions_manage — claim rewards / manage position
- actions_get — get status of a specific action
- actions_get_all — list action history for a wallet
- submit_hash — submit on-chain tx hash after signing and broadcasting (mandatory)
- get_transaction — poll transaction confirmation status
- networks_get_all — list all supported networks
- providers_get_all — list all supported protocols and providers
CRITICAL: Never Modify Transactions
DO NOT modify unsignedTransaction returned by any action tool under any circumstances. Not addresses, amounts, fees, encoding — nothing.
- Amount wrong → call the action tool again with corrected amount
- Gas insufficient → top up the wallet (or have the user add funds), call again
- Anything looks off → STOP, do not proceed
Modifying unsignedTransaction will result in permanent loss of funds.
Output Formatting
For all display rules, number formatting, badges, tables, and action summaries, see references/output-formats.md.
Never dump raw JSON or plain comma-separated data. Always follow the formats defined there.
MANDATORY: Before displaying any results, read references/output-formats.md using the Read tool. Do not skip this step.
API Usage Policy
You must follow the guidelines defined in references/policies.md for API usage, data fetching, and efficiency.
Access Modes & Free Tier
The MCP works in two modes: anonymous (free tier, 30 calls per wallet per tool per 24h on four metered tools) and BYO API key (unlimited). See references/x402-payments.md for which tools are gated, how to react to a Free-tier quota exceeded error, and when to guide the user toward an API key or the pay-per-call x402 surface.
On any Free-tier quota exceeded error: surface it to the user verbatim (the message includes the retry seconds and offending wallet) and offer the three options in x402-payments.md. Do NOT silently retry.
Available Tools
1. yields_get_all
List and filter yield opportunities across networks and tokens.
Key parameters:
networks — array of network slugs e.g. ["base"], ["ethereum", "arbitrum"]. For unified search pass all in one array. For fair cross-network comparison ("ethereum vs arbitrum", "which network is better") run one call per network in parallel — see Intelligence Notes. Use networks_get_all to resolve a network name if unsure.token — token symbol e.g. "USDC", "ETH", "WBTC" or a contract address.types — array of yield types. Valid values: staking, restaking, lending, vault, fixed_yield, real_world_asset, concentrated_liquidity_pool, liquidity_pool. These are the only valid types. Map user requests to nearest match (e.g. "liquid staking" → staking, "earn" → vault, "LP" → liquidity_pool) or confirm before calling.sort — server-side sort order. Always pass rewardRateDesc by default — do not re-sort client-side. Switch to rewardRateAsc, statusEnterDesc, statusEnterAsc, statusExitDesc, or statusExitAsc per user request.search — free-text search across yield names, token names, provider names, and descriptions.yieldIds — batch fetch up to 100 specific yields by ID.inputTokens — filter to yields whose accepted deposit token is in this list — symbols or contract addresses, e.g. ["USDC"]. This is how you scope discovery to a wallet's holdings. A symbol like USDC can over-match contract variants (native vs bridged); pass the contract address when you need an exact token.providers — filter by provider IDs e.g. ["lido", "aave"]. Use providers_get_all to get valid IDs.hasCooldownPeriod — true to show only yields with a cooldown, false to exclude them.hasWarmupPeriod — true to show only yields with a warmup period.limit / offset — pagination (default 20, max 50)
Returns: { total, offset, limit, items[] }. Each item has: id, tokenSymbol, network, type, providerId, rewardRate (number, the APY/APR), tvlUsd, status { enter, exit }, cooldownPeriod, warmupPeriod, lockupPeriod, minEntry, maxEntry, kycRequired, authorizeUrl. Use yields_get for full per-yield detail (fees, validators, full reward breakdown).
Use when: User wants to browse or compare yield options.
Discovery — fetch relevant yields. When a wallet is in context, scope discovery to what it can deposit: pass the wallet's held tokens as inputTokens (and their chains as networks) so you return only yields that accept a token the wallet holds, instead of the whole catalog. (Token match isn't a guarantee of entry — that still depends on holding enough vs minEntry, the yield's status.enter, and any gating like RWA KYC.) The base has no wallet — get holdings from the host's signer/wallet (e.g. a connector's balance read). With no wallet in context, discover by the user's stated token / networks instead.
2. yields_get
Fetch full details for a single yield opportunity by its ID.
Key parameters:
yieldId — the id field from yields_get_all results
Returns: Full YieldDto including state, mechanics, risk, statistics.
Use when: User wants deep detail on a specific yield (fees, lockup, validators, etc.).
3. yields_get_validators
List validators for a yield that requires validator selection.
Key parameters:
yieldIdlimit / offset — pagination (default 20, max 50)preferred — pass true to return only curated/recommended validators.name — filter by validator name (partial match).status — filter by status e.g. "active", "jailed".address — filter by exact validator address.provider — filter by provider ID.
Returns: { total, offset, limit, items: ValidatorDto[] }
Use when: mechanics.requiresValidatorSelection === true, or user asks to pick a validator.
Display & selection rules:
- Always call this before entering a staking position — never hardcode or guess a validator address.
- Default to
limit: 20 unless the user asks to see more.
- Display as a table sorted by: preferred validators first, then APR descending within each group.
- Columns to show: Validator, Commission, APR, TVL, Voting Power.
- Flag validators with
preferred: true with a "Curated" label.
- Warn if a validator has 0% commission — note it may be a temporary rate.
- If the user doesn't specify a validator, recommend the top preferred validator by APR and explain why.
- Never pick a validator unilaterally — confirm with the user, or follow the host's configured selection criteria.
4. yields_get_balances
Fetch the user's balances across one or more yield positions.
Key parameters:
address — single wallet address (string)network — required, e.g. "base", "ethereum"yieldIds — optional array of yield IDs to filter
Returns: { items: YieldBalancesDto[], errors: [{ yieldId, error }] }
Each YieldBalancesDto has yieldId and balances: BalanceDto[]. pendingActions[] lives on each BalanceDto (path: items[].balances[].pendingActions[]), not on YieldBalancesDto. Each pending action has intent, type, passthrough, optional arguments, and optional amount. To act on one, pass pendingActions[].type as the action parameter and pendingActions[].passthrough as passthrough to actions_manage.
Use when: User asks "what are my positions?", "how much am I earning?", or "show my balances".
5. actions_enter
Initiate entering (depositing into) a yield position.
Key parameters:
yieldIdaddress — user's wallet addressamount — human-readable (e.g. "100", never raw wei)validatorAddress — optional; required when mechanics.requiresValidatorSelectionreceiverAddress, useMaxAllowance — optional- Any other per-yield enter fields come from
mechanics.arguments.enter — pass them as top-level params (there is no args wrapper), and never invent an inputToken param
Returns: ActionDto with transactions: TransactionDto[]
Use when: User wants to stake, deposit, or enter a position.
6. actions_exit
Initiate exiting (withdrawing from) a yield position.
Key parameters:
yieldId, address, amountvalidatorAddress, receiverAddress, useMaxAmount, useAutoClaim — optionaluseInstantExecution — optional; only when the yield offers it (e.g. some RWA redemptions). true → instant settlement, usually for a fee; false → standard NAV redemption, funds settle in ~1–7 business days. Ask the user which they want; never default it silently.- Does not take
passthrough (that's actions_manage only).
Returns: ActionDto
Use when: User wants to unstake, withdraw, or exit. Always check cooldown/lockup first.
7. actions_manage
Perform a management action on an existing position (claim rewards, restake, change validator).
Key parameters:
yieldIdaddress — user's wallet addressaction — required, action type from pendingActions[].type (e.g. "CLAIM_REWARDS")passthrough — required, from pendingActions[].passthrough in balances responseamount — optional, human-readable amount for partial claims e.g. "10.5". Omit to claim the full available amount.
Returns: ActionDto
Use when: User has pending actions on a balance, or wants to claim rewards.
8. submit_hash
Submit the on-chain transaction hash after the signer has signed and broadcast a transaction.
This is mandatory after every transaction. Never skip this step.
Key parameters:
transactionId — the transaction UUID from the transactions[] array in the ActionDtohash — the on-chain hash returned after broadcasting e.g. "0x1234…abcdef"
Returns: Updated TransactionDto
Use when: The signer has signed and broadcast any transaction from an enter, exit, or manage action.
9. get_transaction
Poll the status of a transaction by its ID.
Key parameters:
transactionId — the transaction UUID from the transactions[] array
Returns: TransactionDto with status: one of NOT_FOUND | CREATED | BLOCKED | WAITING_FOR_SIGNATURE | SIGNED | BROADCASTED | PENDING | CONFIRMED | FAILED | SKIPPED. Terminal states are CONFIRMED, FAILED, and SKIPPED.
Use when: After calling submit_hash, poll until status is terminal (CONFIRMED, FAILED, or SKIPPED) before proceeding. On CONFIRMED continue; on FAILED stop the sequence and report (don't sign later steps); SKIPPED means that step needs no on-chain tx — proceed to the next.
10. actions_get
Get the current status and transactions of a specific action.
Key parameters:
actionId — the action UUID returned by actions_enter, actions_exit, or actions_manage
Returns: Full ActionDto with current status and all transactions.
Use when: Checking whether an action has completed, or tracking an async execution pattern where approval may take time.
11. actions_get_all
List past and pending actions for a wallet address.
Key parameters:
address — wallet address to querystatuses — filter by one or more statuses: "CREATED", "PROCESSING", "WAITING_FOR_NEXT", "SUCCESS", "FAILED", "CANCELED", "STALE"intent — filter by "enter", "exit", or "manage"type — filter by action type e.g. "STAKE", "UNSTAKE", "CLAIM_REWARDS"yieldId — filter by yield IDnetwork — filter by networklimit / offset — pagination (default 20, max 100)
Returns: Paginated list of ActionDto
Use when: User asks "show my pending actions", "what did I do recently?", or to find actions waiting for a next step.
12. networks_get_all
List all networks supported by Yield.xyz.
Key parameters:
search — filter by name or ID (min 2 chars) e.g. "eth", "bnb", "base"category — filter by "evm", "cosmos", "substrate", or "misc"
Returns: Array of { id, name, category, logoURI }
Use when: Resolving a network name the user mentioned (e.g. user says "Binance Smart Chain" → search "bnb" to get the correct slug), or when listing supported chains.
13. providers_get_all
List all supported protocols and validator providers (e.g. Lido, Aave, Morpho).
Key parameters:
limit / offset — pagination (default 20, max 100)
Returns: Paginated list with id, name, description, website, tvlUsd, type
Use when: User asks what protocols Yield.xyz supports, or to get valid provider IDs for yields_get_all filters.
14. yields_get_reward_rate_history
Get historical APY/reward rate snapshots for a yield over time.
Key parameters:
yieldIdperiod — predefined window: "1d", "7d", "30d", "90d", "1y", "all". Default: "30d". Ignored if from/to are set.from / to — ISO 8601 date range e.g. "2025-01-01T00:00:00Z". Overrides period.interval — sampling resolution: "day", "week", "month". Default: "day".limit / offset — pagination (default 30, max 365)
Returns: { yieldId, interval, from, to, items: [{ timestamp, rewardRate }], total }
Important: If items is empty (total: 0), historical reward rate data is not available for this yield. This is expected for many yields — it is not an error.
Use when: User asks "has this APY been stable?", "what was the yield last month?", or wants to see APY trends.
15. yields_get_tvl_history
Get historical Total Value Locked snapshots for a yield.
Key parameters:
yieldIdperiod — predefined window: "1d", "7d", "30d", "90d", "1y", "all". Default: "30d". Ignored if from/to are set.from / to — ISO 8601 date range. Overrides period.interval — "day", "week", "month". Default: "day".limit / offset — pagination (default 30, max 365)
Returns: { yieldId, interval, from, to, items: [{ timestamp, tvlUsd }], total }
Important: If items is empty (total: 0), TVL history is not available for this yield. This is expected for many yields — it is not an error.
Use when: User asks about protocol health, TVL growth/decline, or wants to assess liquidity trends.
16. yields_get_risk
Get detailed risk parameters for a yield — more granular than the risk field in yields_get.
Key parameters:
Returns: { updatedAt, stakingRewards: { rating, score, potentialRating, potentialScore, ratedAt, ratedSince, profileUrl }, credora: { rating, score, ... } }
Important: If the response contains only updatedAt with no stakingRewards or credora fields, detailed risk data is not available for this yield. This is expected for many yields — it is not an error. Fall back to the risk field in yields_get if present.
Use when: User asks about protocol safety, risk rating, or audit status for a specific yield.
17. yields_get_kyc_status
Check a wallet's KYC/eligibility status for a permissioned (RWA) yield.
Key parameters:
yieldId — the RWA yield's IDaddress — the wallet address to check
Returns: { kycStatus, authorizeUrl? }. kycStatus is one of not_required | not_started | pending | approved | rejected. authorizeUrl (when present, for not_started / pending) is the issuer's onboarding link.
Use when: Before building an actions_enter for any permissioned RWA yield (kycRequired === true). Proceed only when kycStatus is approved (or not_required). For not_started / pending, send the user to authorizeUrl and stop; rejected means blocked — see references/kyc-flows.md.
Key Data Shapes
YieldDto — a yield opportunity
| Field | Description |
|---|
id | Unique yield ID — required for all other calls |
network | Chain name (e.g. "base") |
token | Primary input token |
rewardRate | { total, rateType, components[] } — APY/APR |
status | { enter: boolean, exit: boolean } |
mechanics | Lockup, cooldown, fees, validator requirement, entry limits |
statistics | TVL, unique users |
risk | Staking Rewards / Credora ratings |
metadata | Name, logo, description, documentation URL |
TransactionDto — a transaction to execute
| Field | Description |
|---|
unsignedTransaction | Raw tx data — never modify |
isMessage | If true, sign as message not tx |
gasEstimate | Estimated gas |
explorerUrl | Block explorer link |
Recommended Workflows
Find and enter a yield
- Scope to holdings (when a wallet is in context). Get the wallet's token balances from the host's signer/wallet, then call
yields_get_all with inputTokens set to the held tokens and networks to their chains — so you fetch only yields that accept a token the wallet holds (final entry still checks the held amount vs minEntry and status.enter). With no wallet in context, discover by the user's stated token / networks. (sort: "rewardRateDesc", limit: 20)
- Present top 10 in formatted table
- Select a yield →
yields_get on that ID — show reward breakdown + mechanics
- If
requiresValidatorSelection, call yields_get_validators, present top 10
- Run safety checklist; confirm before signing (if a human is in the loop)
actions_enter → present structured transaction summary- The signer signs and broadcasts each transaction → call
submit_hash with the tx hash (mandatory)
- Poll
get_transaction until CONFIRMED before proceeding to the next transaction
Check balances and claim rewards
yields_get_balances with wallet address + yield IDs- Show portfolio summary, each position sorted by value
- Highlight
pendingActions with claimable amounts
- To claim →
actions_manage with passthrough from pending action
- Present transaction summary
- The signer signs and broadcasts → call
submit_hash (mandatory)
- Poll
get_transaction until CONFIRMED
Exit a position
yields_get → confirm status.exit === true- Surface cooldown/lockup from safety checklist
- Confirm before signing (if a human is in the loop)
actions_exit → return structured transaction summary- The signer signs and broadcasts → call
submit_hash (mandatory)
- Poll
get_transaction until CONFIRMED
Compare yields
yields_get_all with token filter, sort: "rewardRateDesc", limit: 20- Top 10 ranked table
- Note any high-APY entries that appear incentivised (check
rewardRate.components)
- Offer to drill into any specific one
Check APY/TVL trends for a yield
yields_get_reward_rate_history — period: "30d", interval: "day"yields_get_tvl_history — period: "30d", interval: "day"- If either returns empty
items, note that historical data is not available for this yield
- Present as a trend summary (see output-formats.md)
Assess risk for a yield
yields_get_risk — get detailed risk data- If response has no
stakingRewards or credora fields, fall back to risk field from yields_get
- Present ratings and scores clearly (see output-formats.md)
Resolve an unknown network name
networks_get_all with search set to the user's network name e.g. "bnb", "binance"- Use the returned
id slug in subsequent calls
Intelligence Notes
- High APY (>20%): Check
rewardRate.components — if driven by incentives, flag as potentially short-lived.
- Low TVL (<$100k): Flag as low liquidity — may indicate higher risk or new/unaudited protocol.
- Risk ratings: If
risk data is present, always show it — never hide from users.
- Multi-network intent detection: Detect whether the user wants a unified search or a fair comparison. Keywords like "compare", "vs", "which network is better", "ethereum vs arbitrum" → parallel calls (one per network,
limit: 20 each) so every network gets fair representation. Keywords like "show me yields on ethereum and arbitrum", "find yields across chains" → single call (networks: [...], limit: 50). The API sorts globally — without parallel calls for comparisons, a high-APY network will crowd out all others from the results.
- Async execution pattern: Remind user upfront that a second step may be needed later.
- Amount near limits: If user's amount is close to
entryLimits.minimum or maximum, note it proactively.
- Network resolution: If a user mentions a chain name that doesn't match a known slug (e.g. "Binance Smart Chain", "BNB Chain"), call
networks_get_all with a search term before calling any other tool.
- Declining TVL: If
yields_get_tvl_history shows a consistent downward trend, flag it as a potential risk signal.
- RWA eligibility:
real_world_asset yields may be permissioned (kycRequired === true). Before building an enter for one, call yields_get_kyc_status(yieldId, address); if the wallet isn't verified/eligible, guide KYC via references/kyc-flows.md instead of building the enter (a deposit from a non-allowlisted wallet can revert on-chain). See references/rwa-overview.md.
