Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Philidor MCP ServerFind the safest USDC vaults on Ethereum with at least $10M TVL"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Philidor MCP Server
DeFi vault risk analytics for AI agents
Search 700+ vaults across Morpho, Aave, Yearn, Beefy, Spark, and more. Compare risk scores, analyze protocols, run due diligence — all through natural language.
No API key required. No installation needed.
Quick Start • Tools • Example Prompts • Risk Framework
Why Philidor?
Most DeFi data tools give you raw numbers. Philidor gives your AI agent risk intelligence.
Feature | Philidor | DefiLlama MCP | Generic DeFi APIs |
Vault risk scores (0-10) | :white_check_mark: | :x: | :x: |
Risk vector decomposition | :white_check_mark: | :x: | :x: |
Vault comparison | :white_check_mark: | :x: | :x: |
Curator intelligence | :white_check_mark: | :x: | :x: |
Protocol security history | :white_check_mark: | :x: | Partial |
Due diligence prompts | :white_check_mark: | :x: | :x: |
Portfolio risk assessment | :white_check_mark: | :x: | :x: |
No API key needed | :white_check_mark: | :white_check_mark: | Varies |
Hosted (zero install) | :white_check_mark: | :x: | :x: |
Quick Start
Remote Server (Recommended)
Connect directly to the hosted server — zero installation, always up to date:
Claude Desktop
Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
Claude Code
Cursor
Add to your MCP settings (.cursor/mcp.json):
Windsurf
Add to your MCP settings:
Docker (stdio)
Local (stdio)
Tools
search_vaults
Search and filter DeFi vaults by chain, protocol, asset, risk tier, TVL, and more.
Parameter | Type | Description |
| string | Search by vault name, symbol, asset, protocol, or curator |
| string | Filter by chain (Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, ...) |
| string | Filter by protocol ID (morpho, aave-v3, yearn-v3, ...) |
| string | Filter by asset symbol (USDC, WETH, ...) |
| string | Filter by risk tier: Prime, Core, or Edge |
| number | Minimum TVL in USD |
| string | Sort field: tvl_usd, apr_net, name |
| string | Sort order: asc or desc |
| number | Max results (default 10, max 50) |
get_vault
Get detailed information about a specific vault including risk breakdown, recent events, and historical snapshots.
Parameter | Type | Description |
| string | Vault ID (e.g. |
| string | Network slug (ethereum, base, arbitrum) |
| string | Vault contract address (0x...) |
get_vault_risk_breakdown
Detailed breakdown of a vault's three risk vectors with sub-metrics: asset quality, platform code maturity, and governance controls.
Parameter | Type | Description |
| string | Network slug |
| string | Vault contract address |
compare_vaults
Side-by-side comparison of 2-3 vaults on TVL, APR, risk score, risk tier, and audit status.
Parameter | Type | Description |
| array | Array of 2-3 objects with |
find_safest_vaults
Find the top 10 audited vaults with the highest risk scores, optionally filtered by asset, chain, or TVL.
Parameter | Type | Description |
| string | Filter by asset symbol |
| string | Filter by chain name |
| number | Minimum TVL in USD |
get_protocol_info
Protocol details including TVL, vault count, versions, auditors, bug bounties, and security incidents.
Parameter | Type | Description |
| string | Protocol ID (morpho, aave-v3, yearn-v3, beefy, spark) |
get_curator_info
Curator details including managed vaults, TVL, chain distribution, and performance metrics.
Parameter | Type | Description |
| string | Curator ID |
get_market_overview
High-level DeFi vault market statistics: total TVL, vault count, risk distribution, and TVL by protocol. No parameters required.
explain_risk_score
Explain what a specific risk score means, including the tier, calculation method, and thresholds.
Parameter | Type | Description |
| number | Risk score (0-10) |
Resources
URI | Description |
| The Vector Risk Framework v2.0 documentation |
| Supported blockchain networks with vault counts |
| Supported DeFi protocols with TVL data |
Prompts
Prompt | Description |
| Comprehensive due diligence report for a vault |
| Portfolio-level risk analysis across positions |
| Yield comparison with risk-adjusted analysis |
Example Prompts
Once connected, try asking your AI assistant:
Discovery
"Find the safest USDC vaults with at least $10M TVL"
"What Morpho vaults are available on Base?"
"Show me the DeFi market overview"
Analysis
"Run due diligence on the Steakhouse USDC vault on Ethereum"
"Compare the top 3 USDC vaults by risk score"
"What's the risk breakdown for this vault: ethereum/0x..."
Portfolio
"Assess my portfolio: 50% in Morpho Steakhouse USDC, 30% in Aave USDC, 20% in Yearn USDC"
"Which protocols have had security incidents?"
"What does a risk score of 8.5 mean?"
Risk Scoring
Philidor uses the Vector Risk Framework to decompose vault risk into three measurable vectors:
Asset Composition (40%)
Quality of underlying collateral. Blue-chip assets (ETH, USDC) score 10/10. Less liquid collateral scores lower.
Platform Code (40%)
Code maturity measured by:
Lindy Score — time-based safety (>2 years = ~9/10)
Audit Density — number and type of audits
Dependency Risk — multiplicative penalties for risky dependencies
Incident Penalty — caps score after security incidents
Governance (20%)
Exit window for users:
Immutable contract: 10/10
7+ day timelock: 9/10
No timelock: 1/10
Risk Tiers
Tier | Score | Meaning |
Prime | 8.0 - 10.0 | Institutional-grade — mature code, multiple audits, safe governance |
Core | 5.0 - 7.9 | Moderate safety — audited but newer or flexible governance |
Edge | 0.0 - 4.9 | Higher risk — requires careful due diligence |
Architecture
Transport: Streamable HTTP (remote) or stdio (local/Docker)
API: Calls the Philidor Public API — no API key needed
Stateless: Fresh server instance per request, no session state
Data: 700+ vaults across Ethereum, Base, Polygon, Gnosis, and more
Supported Protocols
Morpho, Aave v3, Yearn v3, Beefy, Spark, Fluid, Euler — with more being added regularly.
See the full list at app.philidor.io.
Development
The server connects to the public Philidor API by default. To use a custom API endpoint:
Links
Philidor Analytics — explore vaults and risk scores
API Documentation — OpenAPI/Swagger docs
Risk Methodology — how scores are calculated
Twitter — updates and announcements