gate-dex-trade

name	gate-dex-trade
version	2026.3.24-1
updated	2026-03-24
description	Gate DEX swap EXECUTION skill. For on-chain token exchange transactions that MODIFY blockchain state: swap, buy, sell, exchange, convert tokens, cross-chain bridge. Every operation here results in an on-chain transaction requiring signing. This skill EXECUTES trades — it does not provide read-only data lookups or manage wallet accounts.

Gate DEX Trade

Pure Routing Layer — Swap EXECUTION only. Every operation produces an on-chain transaction. All specifications in references/.

General Rules

⚠️ STOP — You MUST read and strictly follow the shared runtime rules before proceeding. Do NOT select or call any tool until all rules are read. These rules have the highest priority. → Read gate-runtime-rules.md

Trigger Scenarios: Use when the user wants to execute a token exchange that modifies blockchain state:

• Swap: "swap ETH for USDT", "exchange 100 USDC to DAI", "convert my BNB"
• Buy/Sell: "buy ETH", "sell my USDT", "purchase SOL"
• Cross-chain: "bridge ETH from Arbitrum to Base", "cross-chain swap"
• Swap quote: "how much USDT will I get for 1 ETH" (with intent to trade)

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MCP Dependencies

Required MCP Servers

MCP Server	Status
Gate-Dex	✅ Required

MCP Tools Used

Query Operations (Read-only)

• dex_chain_config
• dex_tx_quote

Execution Operations (Write)

• dex_tx_swap

Authentication

• API Key Required: Yes (see skill doc/runtime MCP deployment)
• Permissions: Dex:Read

Installation Check

• Required: Gate-Dex
• Install: Run installer skill for your IDE
  • Cursor: gate-mcp-cursor-installer
  • Codex: gate-mcp-codex-installer
  • Claude: gate-mcp-claude-installer
  • OpenClaw: gate-mcp-openclaw-installer

Project convention — MCP only (this workspace)

Do not use OpenAPI for swap unless user explicitly asks OpenAPI/AK/SK. MCP unavailable → references/setup.md only.

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NOT this skill (common misroutes):

• "what is the price of ETH" → gate-dex-market (read-only lookup, no trade intent)
• "check my swap history" → gate-dex-wallet (account query)
• "transfer ETH to 0xABC..." → gate-dex-wallet (direct transfer, not swap)
• "approve contract" (outside swap context) → gate-dex-wallet (DApp interaction)

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Routing Flow

User triggers trading intent
  ↓
Step 1: Has user explicitly specified a mode?
  ├─ Explicitly mentions "OpenAPI" / "AK/SK" / "API Key" → OpenAPI mode
  ├─ Otherwise → MCP only (Step 2)
  └─ Not specified → Step 2
  ↓
Step 2: Is this a cross-chain swap?
  ├─ Cross-chain → Must use MCP mode (OpenAPI doesn't support cross-chain), proceed to Step 3
  └─ Same-chain / uncertain → Step 3
  ↓
Step 3: Gate Wallet MCP Server Discovery & Detection
  a) Scan configured MCP Server list for Servers providing both `dex_tx_quote` and `dex_tx_swap` tools
  b) If found → Record server identifier, verify with:
     CallMcpTool(server="<identifier>", toolName="dex_chain_config", arguments={chain: "ETH"})
     ├─ Success → MCP mode
     └─ Failed → Step 4
  c) No matching Server → Step 4
  ↓
Step 4: MCP unavailable → setup guide only ([`references/setup.md`](./references/setup.md)), no OpenAPI fallback

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Mode Dispatch

MCP Mode

Read and strictly follow references/mcp.md, execute according to its complete workflow.

Includes: connection detection, authentication (mcp_token), MCP Resource/tool calls (dex_tx_quote / dex_tx_swap / dex_tx_swap_detail), token address resolution, native_in/native_out rules, three-step confirmation gateway (SOP), quote templates, risk warnings, cross-Skill collaboration, security rules.

OpenAPI Mode (Progressive Loading)

Default off in this workspace — explicit OpenAPI request only.

Limitation: OpenAPI mode only supports same-chain Swap, does not support cross-chain exchanges.

Load files progressively — only load what the current step needs:

1. Always load first: references/openapi/_shared.md — env detection, credentials, API call method (via helper script)
2. Then load based on swap stage:

Stage	Load File	When
Query (chain/gas)	openapi/quote.md	User asks about chains or gas
Swap: get quote	openapi/quote.md + openapi/sop.md	User initiates swap
Swap: build tx	openapi/build.md	After quote confirmed (SOP Step 2)
Swap: sign tx	openapi/sign.md	After build confirmed (SOP Step 3)
Swap: submit	openapi/submit.md	After signing complete
History	openapi/submit.md	User asks for swap history

3. On error: openapi/errors.md

Legacy monolithic file preserved at references/openapi.md for backward compatibility.

MCP Server Setup Guide

When MCP detection fails and a setup guide is needed, read and display references/setup.md. Show only the configuration for the user's current platform when identifiable. Display at most once per session.

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Supported Chains

Actual supported chains are determined by runtime API/Resource returns:

• MCP Mode: swap://supported_chains Resource
• OpenAPI Mode: trade.swap.chain interface

For uncommon chains: MCP calls dex_chain_config, OpenAPI calls trade.swap.chain.

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Security Rules

1. Three-step confirmation gateway: Trading pair confirmation → quote display → signature authorization — cannot be skipped
2. Balance pre-check: Mandatory verification of asset and Gas token sufficiency before trading
3. Risk warnings: Forced warning for exchange value difference > 5%, high slippage (> 5%) MEV attack warnings
4. Authentication & credentials: Follow §3 of gate-runtime-rules.md; MCP uses mcp_token, OpenAPI uses AK/SK — never mix
5. No OpenAPI fallback when MCP fails (this project)