| name | algorand-interaction |
| description | Interact with Algorand blockchain via the Algorand MCP server — wallet operations, ALGO/ASA transactions, smart contracts, account info, NFD lookups, atomic groups, Tinyman swaps, Haystack Router DEX-aggregated swaps, TEAL compilation, knowledge base. Use when user asks about Algorand wallet, balances, sending ALGO or tokens, asset opt-in, transactions, NFD names, DEX swaps, smart contracts, or account details. |
Algorand MCP Interaction
Interact with Algorand blockchain through the Algorand MCP server (126 tools across 16 categories, including x402 payments and Bazaar discovery).
Key Characteristics
- Agent wallet — the MCP server holds mnemonics in a local SQLite DB at
~/.algorand-mcp/wallet.db (file mode 0600) and signs transactions on your behalf via the wallet_* tools. Mnemonics are never returned in tool responses. The DB file IS the secret — protect the data directory like any secret material (relevant for Docker: mount ~/.algorand-mcp as a persistent volume).
- Multi-network — supports
mainnet, testnet, and localnet
mcporter Syntax (Critical)
When calling Algorand MCP tools via mcporter, use the correct syntax:
Correct:
mcporter call algorand-mcp.tool_name --args '{"param": "value", "network": "testnet"}'
Also correct (flag-style):
mcporter call algorand-mcp.tool_name param=value network=testnet
Wrong — args not sent properly:
mcporter call algorand-mcp tool_name '{"param": "value"}'
Key points:
- Use
server.tool (dot notation), NOT server tool (space)
- Use
--args '{"json"}' for JSON payloads
- Or use
param=value / param:value flag syntax
Session Start Checklist
At EVERY session start:
- Check wallet:
wallet_get_info with target network — verify an account exists and is active
- If no accounts: Guide user to create one with
wallet_add_account (sets nickname)
- If needs funding: Generate ARC-26 QR with
generate_algorand_qrcode or direct to testnet faucet: https://lora.algokit.io/testnet/fund
- If needs USDC funding: Generate ARC-26 QR with
generate_algorand_qrcode or direct to testnet faucet: https://faucet.circle.com/
- Confirm network: Always confirm which network (
mainnet, testnet, localnet) before transactions
Network Selection
Every tool that touches the blockchain accepts a network parameter:
| Value | Description |
|---|
testnet | Algorand testnet — default if omitted (algorand-mcp 4.2.5+), safe for development |
mainnet | Algorand mainnet — real value, exercise caution. Pass only when the user explicitly names mainnet |
localnet | Local dev network (requires ALGORAND_LOCALNET_URL env var) |
Mainnet is never implicit. If the user does not name a network, use testnet. Switch to mainnet only on an explicit user instruction, and confirm the full action (amount, asset, sender, receiver, network) before signing.
Pre-Transaction Validation
Before ANY transaction:
- MBR Check: Account needs 0.1 ALGO base + 0.1 per asset/app opt-in
- Asset Opt-In: Verify with
api_algod_get_account_asset_info before ASA transfers
- Fees: Every txn costs 0.001 ALGO (1,000 microAlgos) minimum
- Balance Check: Fetch current balance with
wallet_get_info or api_algod_get_account_info
- Order: Fund account with ALGO first, then asset transactions
Common Mainnet Assets
| Asset | ASA ID | Decimals |
|---|
| ALGO | native | 6 |
| USDC | 31566704 | 6 |
| USDT | 312769 | 6 |
| goETH | 386192725 | 8 |
| goBTC | 386195940 | 8 |
Always verify asset IDs on-chain — scam tokens use similar names.
Amounts and Decimals
| Asset | Unit | 1 Whole Token = |
|---|
| ALGO | microAlgos | 1,000,000 |
| USDC (ASA 31566704) | micro-units | 1,000,000 (6 decimals) |
| Custom ASAs | base units | Depends on decimals field |
Always check asset's decimals field with api_algod_get_asset_by_id before computing amounts.
Transaction Types
- pay: ALGO transfers →
make_payment_txn
- axfer: Asset transfers, opt-in, clawback →
make_asset_transfer_txn
- acfg: Asset create/configure/destroy →
make_asset_create_txn, make_asset_config_txn, make_asset_destroy_txn
- afrz: Asset freeze/unfreeze →
make_asset_freeze_txn
- appl: Smart contract calls →
make_app_create_txn, make_app_call_txn, make_app_update_txn, make_app_delete_txn, make_app_optin_txn, make_app_closeout_txn, make_app_clear_txn
- keyreg: Consensus key registration →
make_keyreg_txn
Wallet Transaction Workflow (Recommended)
| Step | Tool | Purpose |
|---|
| 1 | wallet_get_info | Verify active account, check balance |
| 2 | Query tools | Get blockchain data (account info, asset info, etc.) |
| 3 | make_*_txn | Build the transaction |
| 4 | wallet_sign_transaction | Sign with active wallet account |
| 5 | send_raw_transaction | Submit signed transaction to network |
| 6 | Present txID | Show transaction ID with explorer link (see below) |
Post-Transaction: Deliver Transaction ID
ALWAYS present the transaction ID to the user after any successful transaction submission. Use the correct explorer link based on the network:
| Network | Explorer Link Template |
|---|
mainnet | https://allo.info/tx/{txId} |
testnet | https://lora.algokit.io/testnet/transaction/{txId} |
Example output after a testnet transaction:
Transaction confirmed! TXID123...
View on explorer: https://lora.algokit.io/testnet/transaction/TXID123...
Example output after a mainnet transaction:
Transaction confirmed! TXID456...
View on explorer: https://allo.info/tx/TXID456...
This applies to ALL transaction types: payments, asset transfers, opt-ins, app calls, atomic groups, and any other operation that yields a transaction ID.
One-Step Asset Opt-In
For asset opt-ins, use the shortcut:
wallet_optin_asset { assetId: 31566704, network: "testnet" }
External Key Transaction Workflow
When the user provides their own secret key (not using the wallet):
| Step | Tool | Purpose |
|---|
| 1 | make_*_txn | Build the transaction |
| 2 | sign_transaction | Sign with provided secret key hex |
| 3 | send_raw_transaction | Submit signed transaction |
| 4 | Present txID | Show transaction ID with explorer link |
Atomic Group Transaction Workflow
For atomic (all-or-nothing) multi-transaction groups:
| Step | Tool | Purpose |
|---|
| 1 | make_*_txn (multiple) | Build each transaction |
| 2 | assign_group_id | Assign group ID to all transactions |
| 3 | wallet_sign_transaction_group | Sign all transactions in group with wallet |
| 4 | send_raw_transaction | Submit all signed transactions |
| 5 | Present txIDs | Show all transaction IDs with explorer links |
Tool Categories
Wallet (10): wallet_add_account, wallet_remove_account, wallet_list_accounts, wallet_switch_account, wallet_get_info, wallet_get_assets, wallet_sign_transaction, wallet_sign_transaction_group, wallet_sign_data, wallet_optin_asset
Account (8): create_account, rekey_account, mnemonic_to_mdk, mdk_to_mnemonic, secret_key_to_mnemonic, mnemonic_to_secret_key, seed_from_mnemonic, mnemonic_from_seed
Utility (13): ping, validate_address, encode_address, decode_address, get_application_address, bytes_to_bigint, bigint_to_bytes, encode_uint64, decode_uint64, verify_bytes, sign_bytes, encode_obj, decode_obj
Transaction Building (18): make_payment_txn, make_keyreg_txn, make_asset_create_txn, make_asset_config_txn, make_asset_destroy_txn, make_asset_freeze_txn, make_asset_transfer_txn, make_app_create_txn, make_app_update_txn, make_app_delete_txn, make_app_optin_txn, make_app_closeout_txn, make_app_clear_txn, make_app_call_txn, assign_group_id, sign_transaction, encode_unsigned_transaction, decode_signed_transaction
Algod (5): compile_teal, disassemble_teal, send_raw_transaction, simulate_raw_transactions, simulate_transactions
Algod API (13): api_algod_get_account_info, api_algod_get_account_application_info, api_algod_get_account_asset_info, api_algod_get_application_by_id, api_algod_get_application_box, api_algod_get_application_boxes, api_algod_get_asset_by_id, api_algod_get_pending_transaction, api_algod_get_pending_transactions_by_address, api_algod_get_pending_transactions, api_algod_get_transaction_params, api_algod_get_node_status, api_algod_get_node_status_after_block
Indexer API (17): api_indexer_lookup_account_by_id, api_indexer_lookup_account_assets, api_indexer_lookup_account_app_local_states, api_indexer_lookup_account_created_applications, api_indexer_lookup_account_transactions, api_indexer_search_for_accounts, api_indexer_lookup_applications, api_indexer_lookup_application_logs, api_indexer_lookup_application_box, api_indexer_lookup_application_boxes, api_indexer_search_for_applications, api_indexer_lookup_asset_by_id, api_indexer_lookup_asset_balances, api_indexer_lookup_asset_transactions, api_indexer_search_for_assets, api_indexer_lookup_transaction_by_id, api_indexer_search_for_transactions
NFDomains (6): api_nfd_get_nfd, api_nfd_get_nfds_for_addresses, api_nfd_get_nfd_activity, api_nfd_get_nfd_analytics, api_nfd_browse_nfds, api_nfd_search_nfds
Tinyman DEX (9): api_tinyman_get_pool, api_tinyman_get_pool_analytics, api_tinyman_get_pool_creation_quote, api_tinyman_get_liquidity_quote, api_tinyman_get_remove_liquidity_quote, api_tinyman_get_swap_quote, api_tinyman_get_asset_optin_quote, api_tinyman_get_validator_optin_quote, api_tinyman_get_validator_optout_quote
Haystack Router (3): api_haystack_get_swap_quote, api_haystack_execute_swap, api_haystack_needs_optin — DEX-aggregated swaps across Tinyman V2, Pact, Folks with optimal routing. See the haystack-router-interaction skill for detailed workflows and reference docs.
Pera Asset Verification (3): api_pera_asset_verification_status, api_pera_verified_asset_details, api_pera_verified_asset_search — mainnet asset verification (verified/trusted/suspicious/unverified), detailed asset info with USD value, and search by name/keyword
ARC-26 URI (1): generate_algorand_qrcode
Knowledge Base (1): get_knowledge_doc
x402 Payments (2): x402_discover_payment_requirements, make_http_request_with_x402 — probe an x402-protected endpoint for payment requirements, then pay-and-fetch in one call. See the x402 Payment Workflow section below for the supervised pattern.
x402 Bazaar Discovery (3): bazaar_list, bazaar_search, bazaar_get_resource_details — browse and search the Bazaar discovery directory hosted by the configured facilitator (facilitator.goplausible.xyz by default) to find paid resources cataloged across the x402 ecosystem before calling make_http_request_with_x402. See the x402 Bazaar Discovery section below for the recommended pattern.
Pagination
API responses are paginated. All API tools accept optional itemsPerPage (default 10) and pageToken parameters. Pass pageToken from a previous response to fetch the next page.
x402 Payments & Bazaar Discovery — load the dedicated skill
For paid HTTP resources (HTTP 402 responses), Bazaar discovery, and any workflow involving the five x402 tools (x402_discover_payment_requirements, make_http_request_with_x402, bazaar_list, bazaar_search, bazaar_get_resource_details), load the dedicated algorand-x402-payment skill. It covers:
- The three payment patterns (fire-and-forget, inspect-then-pay, Bazaar-then-pay)
- Tool argument cheatsheet for all five x402/Bazaar tools
- Mainnet-confirmation discipline and
maxAmountPerRequest as a budget cap
- Common pitfalls (the
paymentRequirements[N] must be an OBJECT schema failure, etc.)
- Wallet prerequisites (USDC opt-in, balance)
- Protocol-level reference (PaymentRequired V2 schema, fee-payer abstraction, CAIP-2 mapping, V1 vs V2 differences)
Trigger to load: any time you encounter an HTTP 402 response, the user mentions x402 / paid APIs / paid resources / Bazaar / "find me a paid X", or you need to call any of the five tools listed above.
Alpha Arcade Prediction Markets
Trade on-chain prediction markets (YES/NO outcomes) denominated in USDC via the Alpha Arcade integration (14 tools).
| Step | Tool | Purpose |
|---|
| 1 | wallet_get_info | Verify active account, check ALGO + USDC balance |
| 2 | alpha_get_live_markets | Browse available markets |
| 3 | alpha_get_orderbook | Check liquidity and prices for a market |
| 4 | alpha_create_market_order or alpha_create_limit_order | Place an order |
| 5 | alpha_get_positions / alpha_get_open_orders | Check portfolio |
All prices and quantities use microunits (1,000,000 = $1.00 or 1 share). Orders require both ALGO (~0.957 per escrow) and USDC collateral.
For detailed Alpha Arcade workflows (orderbook mechanics, multi-choice markets, split/merge shares, claiming, collateral model), load the alpha-arcade-interaction skill.
QR Code Display (ARC-26 URI)
generate_algorand_qrcode generates an Algorand payment URI and QR code per ARC-26 specification via QRClaw service.
Parameters:
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|
address | Yes | Receiver Algorand address |
label | No | Payment label |
amount | No | Amount in microunits (e.g. 1000000 = 1 ALGO or 1 USDC) |
asset | No | ASA ID for asset transfers; omit or 0 for ALGO |
note | No | Payment note |
xnote | No | Exclusive immutable note |
Returns:
qr — UTF-8 text QR code (terminal-friendly)uri — the algorand:// URI stringlink — shareable hosted QR URL (via QRClaw service)expires_in — link validity period
Channel-Aware Output:
After calling generate_algorand_qrcode, tailor output to the channel:
TUI / Web channels (terminal, web UI, canvas):
- UTF-8 QR block — paste the Unicode block characters from
qr inside a code fence
- URI string — the
algorand:// URI for wallet deep links
- Shareable link — the hosted QR URL from
link
Example:
[paste UTF-8 QR here]
URI: algorand://...
Shareable QR: [link URL]
Social channels (Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, Signal, Slack, IRC, etc.):
- Skip the UTF-8 QR block — too bulky for chat
- Show only:
- URI string — for wallet deep links
- Shareable link — renders nicely in-app as a clickable QR image
References
For detailed tool documentation:
For workflow examples (including x402 payment):
NFD Important Note
When using NFD (.algo names), always use the depositAccount field from the NFD response for transactions, NOT other address fields.
Security
- Mainnet = real value — always confirm with user before mainnet transactions
- Never log, display, or store mnemonics or secret keys — use
wallet_* tools for signing
- Verify recipient addresses with
validate_address — transactions are irreversible
- Verify asset IDs on-chain and check verification tier with
api_pera_asset_verification_status — scam tokens use similar names
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