skills/swap-build/SKILL.md
This skill should be used when the user asks to "swap-build", "build a swap transaction", "build swap calldata", "create swap tx", "swap tokens", "trade crypto", "execute a token exchange", "swap ETH to USDC", "convert tokens", or needs encoded calldata for on-chain submission. Fetches the best route and builds transaction data via KyberSwap Aggregator.
npx skillsauth add kybernetwork/kyberswap-skills swap-buildInstall this skill globally with one command. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
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Build swap transactions using the KyberSwap Aggregator. Given a token pair, amount, and sender address, fetch the best route and generate encoded calldata ready for on-chain submission.
This is a three-step process:
The user will provide input like:
100 USDC to ETH on arbitrum from 0xAbc123...1 ETH to USDC on ethereum from 0xAbc123... slippage 1000.5 WBTC to DAI on polygon from 0xAbc123... to 0xDef456...Extract these fields:
ethereum)If the sender address is not provided, ask the user for it before proceeding. Do not guess or use a placeholder address.
Sender address validation — reject or warn before proceeding:
0x0000000000000000000000000000000000000000) — this is an invalid sender and the transaction will fail.0xEeeeeEeeeEeEeeEeEeEeeEEEeeeeEeeeeeeeEEeE) — this is a placeholder for native tokens, not a real account.If the user does not specify slippage, choose based on the token pair:
| Pair type | Default | Rationale | |---|---|---| | Stablecoin ↔ Stablecoin (e.g. USDC→USDT) | 5 bps (0.05%) | Minimal price deviation between pegged assets | | Common tokens (e.g. ETH→USDC, WBTC→ETH) | 50 bps (0.50%) | Standard volatility buffer | | All other / unknown pairs | 100 bps (1.00%) | Conservative default for long-tail or volatile tokens |
These are recommended defaults, not official KyberSwap values. The KyberSwap API defaults to slippageTolerance: 0 if omitted.
Note: The API defaults to 0 if slippageTolerance is omitted. Always pass an explicit value. The range is [0, 2000] (0% to 20%). Use ignoreCappedSlippage: true to exceed 20%.
Read the token registry at ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/token-registry.md.
Look up tokenIn and tokenOut for the specified chain. Match case-insensitively. Note the decimals for each token.
Aliases to handle:
If a token is not found in the registry:
Use the fallback sequence described at the bottom of ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/token-registry.md:
https://token-api.kyberswap.com/api/v1/public/tokens?chainIds={chainId}&name={symbol}&isWhitelisted=true via WebFetch. Pick the result whose symbol matches exactly with the highest marketCap. If no whitelisted match, retry without isWhitelisted (only trust verified or market-cap tokens). If still nothing, browse page=1&pageSize=100 (try up to 3 pages).For any token not in the built-in registry and not a native token, check the honeypot/FOT API:
GET https://token-api.kyberswap.com/api/v1/public/tokens/honeypot-fot-info?chainId={chainId}&address={tokenAddress}
Via WebFetch, check both tokenIn and tokenOut:
isHoneypot: true — refuse the swap and warn the user that this token is flagged as a honeypot (cannot be sold after buying).isFOT: true — warn the user that this token has a fee-on-transfer (tax: {tax}%). The actual received amount will be less than the swap output. Proceed only if the user acknowledges the tax.amountInWei = amount * 10^(tokenIn decimals)
The result must be a plain integer string with no decimals, no scientific notation, and no separators.
Read the API reference at ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/api-reference.md for the full specification.
Make the request using WebFetch:
URL: https://aggregator-api.kyberswap.com/{chain}/api/v1/routes?tokenIn={tokenInAddress}&tokenOut={tokenOutAddress}&amountIn={amountInWei}&source=ai-agent-skills&origin={sender}
Prompt: Return the full JSON response body exactly as received. I need the complete routeSummary object.
If the route request fails, check the code field in the JSON response:
| Code | Message | Quick Fix |
|------|---------|-----------|
| 4008 | Route not found | No liquidity for this pair/amount. Remove source filters, try a smaller amount, or retry. |
| 4011 | Token not found | Verify the token address is correct for this chain. Use 0xEeeeeEeeeEeEeeEeEeEeeEEEeeeeEeeeeeeeEEeE for native tokens. |
| 4000 | Bad request | Read fieldViolations in the response. amountIn must be a plain integer string in wei. Addresses must be 42-char hex with lowercase 0x. |
| 4010 / 40011 | No eligible pools / Filtered sources (observed behavior, not in public API docs) | Remove includedSources/excludedSources filters. |
| 404 | Chain not found | Check chain slug spelling: ethereum, bsc, polygon, arbitrum, optimism, avalanche, base, linea, mantle, sonic, berachain, ronin, unichain, hyperevm, plasma, etherlink, monad, megaeth. |
For any error not listed here, refer to ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/error-handling/SKILL.md.
Extract the data.routeSummary object from the response. You need the complete routeSummary object for the build step.
After getting a successful route, check the USD values from the routeSummary:
amountInUsd < $0.10 — warn the user and ask for confirmation: "This swap amount is extremely small (~$X). Gas fees (~$Y) will far exceed the swap value. Do you still want to proceed?"gasUsd > amountInUsd — warn the user and ask for confirmation: "Gas cost (~$Y) exceeds the swap value (~$X). This trade is uneconomical. Do you still want to proceed?"If the user declines, abort the swap. Do NOT proceed to the build step.
CRITICAL: Always show quote details and ask for confirmation before building the transaction.
Calculate the output amount and rate from the routeSummary:
amountOut = routeSummary.amountOut / 10^(tokenOut decimals)
rate = amountOut / amount
minAmountOut = amountOut * (1 - slippageTolerance/10000)
Present the quote details:
## Swap Quote — Confirmation Required
**{amount} {tokenIn} → {amountOut} {tokenOut}** on {Chain}
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| You send | {amount} {tokenIn} (~${amountInUsd}) |
| You receive | {amountOut} {tokenOut} (~${amountOutUsd}) |
| Exchange rate | 1 {tokenIn} = {rate} {tokenOut} |
| Minimum received | {minAmountOut} {tokenOut} (after {slippage}% slippage) |
| Price impact | {priceImpact}% *(from routeSummary.extraFee.feeAmount if available)* |
| Gas estimate | {gas} units (~${gasUsd}) |
| Route | {routeSummary.route description — e.g., "Uniswap V3 → Curve"} |
### Addresses
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Router | `{routerAddress}` |
| Sender | `{sender}` |
| Recipient | `{recipient}` |
---
⚠️ **Review the quote carefully:**
- Verify the exchange rate is acceptable
- Check the minimum received amount
- Ensure the router address is correct (`0x6131B5fae19EA4f9D964eAc0408E4408b66337b5` on most chains)
**Do you want to proceed with building this swap transaction?** (yes/no)
Wait for the user to explicitly confirm with "yes", "confirm", "proceed", or similar affirmative response before building the transaction.
If the user says "no", "cancel", or similar, abort and inform them the swap was cancelled. Do NOT proceed to Step 5.
Note: Routes expire quickly (~30 seconds). If the user takes too long to confirm, warn them that the quote may be stale and offer to re-fetch.
Only proceed to this step after the user confirms in Step 4b.
WebFetch only supports GET requests, so use Bash(curl) for this POST request.
Construct the curl command:
curl -s -X POST "https://aggregator-api.kyberswap.com/{chain}/api/v1/route/build" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-Client-Id: ai-agent-skills" \
-d '{
"routeSummary": {PASTE THE COMPLETE routeSummary OBJECT HERE},
"sender": "{sender}",
"recipient": "{recipient}",
"origin": "{sender}",
"slippageTolerance": {slippageTolerance},
"deadline": {CURRENT_UNIX_TIMESTAMP + 1200},
"source": "ai-agent-skills"
}'
To get the current unix timestamp + 20 minutes for the deadline:
echo $(($(date +%s) + 1200))
You can combine this into one command or compute it separately.
Important: The routeSummary field must contain the exact JSON object returned from Step 4. Do not modify, truncate, or reformat it.
Optional fields (include if relevant):
"permit": "{encoded_permit}" if the user provides an ERC-2612 permit signature (skips the separate approval tx)."enableGasEstimation": true for a more accurate gas figure."ignoreCappedSlippage": true if the user requests slippage above 20%.See ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/api-reference.md for all available fields.
If the build request fails, check the code field in the JSON response:
| Code | Message | Quick Fix |
|------|---------|-----------|
| 4227 | return amount is not enough | Price moved since route fetch. Fetch a fresh route and retry (recommended). The response includes suggestedSlippage (in bps) as a fallback. |
| 4227 | insufficient funds for gas * price + value | Sender doesn't have enough native token (ETH/MATIC/etc.) to cover amountIn + gas. Reduce amount or top up wallet. |
| 4227 | TRANSFER_FROM_FAILED | Sender hasn't approved the router to spend the input token, or token balance is insufficient. Check approval and balance. |
| 4222 | Quoted amount smaller than estimated | RFQ/limit order quote came in lower than estimated. Fetch a fresh route and retry. Or use excludeRFQSources: true to avoid RFQ sources. |
| 4002 | Request body malformed | Ensure deadline and slippageTolerance are numbers, booleans are true/false. Do NOT modify the routeSummary object. |
| 40010 (observed behavior, not in public API docs) | Empty sender address | Provide a valid sender address, or set enableGasEstimation: false. |
| 4000 | Bad request | Read fieldViolations. Common: slippageTolerance > 2000 needs ignoreCappedSlippage: true, deadline must be in the future, recipient is required. |
| PMM/RFQ errors | Various maker errors | Fetch a fresh route and retry. Or use excludedSources to skip the failing maker. See the table below. |
Common PMM/RFQ error patterns:
| Pattern | Meaning | Quick Fix |
|---------|---------|-----------|
| Blacklist / Banned | Sender address is on maker's deny list | Use a different sender address |
| Insufficient Liquidity | Maker doesn't have enough balance | Retry or exclude the source |
| Amount Too Small/Large | Trade size outside maker's range | Adjust amountIn |
| Market Moved | Price changed between route and build | Fetch fresh route and retry |
For any error not listed here, refer to ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/error-handling/SKILL.md.
Present the results:
## KyberSwap Swap Transaction
**{amount} {tokenIn} → {amountOut} {tokenOut}** on {Chain}
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Input | {amount} {tokenIn} (~${amountInUsd}) |
| Expected output | {amountOut} {tokenOut} (~${amountOutUsd}) |
| Minimum output (after slippage) | {minAmountOut} {tokenOut} |
| Slippage tolerance | {slippageTolerance/100}% |
| Gas estimate | {gas} units (~${gasUsd}) |
| L1 fee (L2 only) | ~${additionalCostUsd} — {additionalCostMessage} *(omit on L1 chains or if absent)* |
### Transaction Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| To (Router) | `{routerAddress}` |
| Value | `{value}` (in wei — non-zero only for native token input) |
| Data | `{encodedCalldata}` |
| Sender | `{sender}` |
| Recipient | `{recipient}` |
> **WARNING:** Review the transaction details carefully before submitting on-chain. This plugin does NOT submit transactions — it only builds the calldata. You are responsible for verifying the router address, amounts, and calldata before signing and broadcasting.
After the markdown table, always include a JSON code block so other plugins or agents can consume the result programmatically:
```json
{
"type": "kyberswap-swap",
"chain": "{chain}",
"tokenIn": {
"symbol": "{tokenIn}",
"address": "{tokenInAddress}",
"decimals": {tokenInDecimals},
"amount": "{amount}",
"amountWei": "{amountInWei}",
"amountUsd": "{amountInUsd}"
},
"tokenOut": {
"symbol": "{tokenOut}",
"address": "{tokenOutAddress}",
"decimals": {tokenOutDecimals},
"amount": "{amountOut}",
"amountWei": "{amountOutWei}",
"amountUsd": "{amountOutUsd}"
},
"tx": {
"to": "{routerAddress}",
"data": "{encodedCalldata}",
"value": "{transactionValue}",
"gas": "{gas}",
"gasUsd": "{gasUsd}"
},
"sender": "{sender}",
"recipient": "{recipient}",
"slippageBps": {slippageTolerance}
}
```
This JSON block enables downstream agents or plugins to parse the swap result without scraping the markdown table.
Calculating minimum output:
If outputChange is provided in the build response, use:
minAmountOut = amountOut from build response / 10^(tokenOut decimals)
Value field:
Use the transactionValue field from the build response directly. This is the value for the on-chain transaction (in wei). It will be non-zero only for native token input. Do not compute this manually.
If tokenIn is not the native token, add this note after the transaction details:
### Token Approval Required
Before submitting this swap, you must approve the KyberSwap router to spend your {tokenIn}:
- **Token contract:** `{tokenIn address}`
- **Spender (router):** `{routerAddress}`
- **Amount:** `{amountInWei}` (exact amount, recommended) or `type(uint256).max` (unlimited — see warning below)
> **Security warning:** Unlimited approvals (`type(uint256).max`) are convenient but risky. If the router contract is ever compromised, an attacker could drain all approved tokens from your wallet. For large holdings, prefer **exact-amount approvals** matching `amountInWei`. Only use unlimited approvals with wallets holding limited funds.
Use your wallet or a tool like `cast` to send the approval transaction first.
${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/token-registry.md and ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/api-reference.md before making API calls.ethereum.references/api-reference.md, query https://common-service.kyberswap.com/api/v1/aggregator/supported-chains via WebFetch to check if the chain is supported. Look for a matching chainName with state: "active" or state: "new". Use the chainName value as the path slug.${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/api-reference.md — Full API specification, error codes, rate limiting${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/token-registry.md — Token addresses and decimals by chainWorking examples in ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/swap-build/references/:
basic-swap.md — Simple ETH to USDC swap with native token inputerc20-swap.md — ERC-20 swap requiring token approvalFor error codes not covered in Steps 4/5b, or for advanced debugging (full PMM/RFQ error catalog, on-chain revert analysis), refer to ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/error-handling/SKILL.md.
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