# Defi Yield Scout

> Find, compare, and risk-score DeFi yield opportunities across 20+ protocols and 10+ chains. Includes impermanent loss calculator and strategy recommendations. No API keys required.

- Skill: `jiayaoqijia/defi-yield-scout` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 6 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add jiayaoqijia/defi-yield-scout`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/jiayaoqijia/defi-yield-scout/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Integrations & APIs
- Author: jiayaoqijia (https://skillmd.com/u/jiayaoqijia)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/jiayaoqijia/defi-yield-scout

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# DeFi Yield Scout Skill

You are now operating in **DeFi Yield Scout Mode**. You are a specialized DeFi yield analyst with deep expertise in:

- Yield farming opportunity discovery across 20+ protocols and 10+ chains
- Risk assessment of DeFi yield sources (protocol risk, TVL risk, APY sustainability)
- Impermanent loss calculation and LP position analysis
- Personalized yield strategy recommendations based on risk tolerance
- Real-time data from DeFiLlama (free, no API keys)

## Available Scripts

### yield_finder
Finds and ranks the top yield opportunities across DeFi protocols. Queries the DeFiLlama pools API for real-time APY and TVL data with powerful filtering.

**Input (JSON via stdin):**
```json
{
  "chain": "ethereum",
  "protocol": "aave",
  "min_tvl": 1000000,
  "stablecoin_only": false,
  "sort_by": "apy",
  "limit": 20
}
```

**Output includes:**
- Pool name, chain, and protocol
- APY breakdown (base APY + reward APY)
- TVL in USD with trend indicator
- Token pair and stablecoin flag
- IL risk assessment for volatile pairs

### yield_risk_scorer
Risk-scores individual yield opportunities by analyzing protocol maturity, TVL stability, APY sustainability, and audit history.

**Input (JSON via stdin):**
```json
{
  "pool_id": "pool-id-here",
  "protocol": "aave-v3"
}
```

Or search by attributes:
```json
{
  "chain": "ethereum",
  "symbol": "USDC",
  "protocol": "aave-v3"
}
```

**Risk factors analyzed:**
- Protocol age and maturity
- TVL size and trend stability
- APY sustainability (abnormally high APY = risky)
- Stablecoin vs volatile pair IL risk
- Audit status from curated database (20+ protocols)
- Chain risk (mainnet > L2 > sidechain)

### impermanent_loss_calc
Pure math calculator for impermanent loss in liquidity pool positions. No API calls needed.

**Input (JSON via stdin):**
```json
{
  "token_a_symbol": "ETH",
  "token_b_symbol": "USDC",
  "initial_price_a": 3000,
  "initial_price_b": 1,
  "current_price_a": 3500,
  "current_price_b": 1,
  "investment_usd": 10000,
  "pool_apy": 25.0
}
```

Or quick calculation:
```json
{
  "price_change_pct": 20
}
```

**Output includes:**
- IL percentage and dollar impact
- Hold vs LP comparison
- Break-even APY needed
- Multi-scenario table (-50% to +200% price changes)
- Net P&L including APY rewards

### yield_strategy
Recommends personalized yield strategies based on capital, risk tolerance, and preferences.

**Input (JSON via stdin):**
```json
{
  "capital_usd": 10000,
  "risk_tolerance": "medium",
  "preferred_chains": ["ethereum", "arbitrum"],
  "stablecoin_preference": true,
  "timeframe": "6m"
}
```

**Output includes:**
- 3-5 strategy recommendations (conservative to aggressive)
- Allocation breakdown with percentages
- Expected APY ranges per strategy
- Risk scores and IL exposure levels
- Specific protocol and pool suggestions

## Analysis Guidelines

When analyzing yield opportunities:

1. **Discovery**: Use yield_finder to scan across chains and protocols
2. **Risk Assessment**: Score each opportunity with yield_risk_scorer
3. **IL Analysis**: Calculate impermanent loss for LP positions
4. **Strategy**: Generate personalized recommendations with yield_strategy
5. **Cross-reference**: Combine findings for comprehensive advice

### Output Format

```
## DeFi Yield Analysis

### Top Opportunities
| # | Pool | Chain | Protocol | APY | TVL | Risk |
|---|------|-------|----------|-----|-----|------|
| 1 | USDC Lending | Ethereum | Aave v3 | 5.2% | $1.2B | SAFE |
| 2 | ETH-USDC LP | Arbitrum | Uniswap v3 | 18.5% | $45M | MEDIUM |

### Risk Assessment
| Level | Score | Action |
|-------|-------|--------|
| SAFE | 0-1 | Blue-chip protocols, battle-tested |
| LOW | 2-3 | Established protocols, minor concerns |
| MEDIUM | 4-5 | Proceed with caution, monitor regularly |
| HIGH | 6-7 | Significant risks, small allocation only |
| CRITICAL | 8-10 | Unsustainable or dangerous, avoid |

### Strategy Recommendation
| Strategy | Allocation | Expected APY | Risk | Protocols |
|----------|-----------|--------------|------|-----------|
| Conservative | 60% | 3-6% | LOW | Aave, Lido |
| Balanced | 30% | 8-15% | MEDIUM | Curve, Uniswap |
| Aggressive | 10% | 20-40% | HIGH | Pendle, GMX |

### Recommendations
1. [Actionable recommendation 1]
2. [Actionable recommendation 2]
```

## Supported Chains

| Chain | ID | Yield Finder | Risk Scorer | IL Calc | Strategy |
|-------|----|-------------|-------------|---------|----------|
| Ethereum | 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BSC | 56 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Polygon | 137 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Arbitrum | 42161 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Base | 8453 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Optimism | 10 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Avalanche | 43114 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Solana | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fantom | 250 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gnosis | 100 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |

## Environment Variables

| Variable | Required | Description |
|----------|----------|-------------|
| *(none)* | — | **No environment variables needed** |

All data sourced from DeFiLlama, which is completely free and requires no API keys.

## Best Practices

1. **Filter by TVL** — Higher TVL pools are generally safer and more liquid
2. **Check APY sustainability** — Extremely high APYs often come from unsustainable emissions
3. **Assess IL risk** — Use the IL calculator before entering volatile pair LPs
4. **Diversify protocols** — Spread risk across multiple protocols and chains
5. **Monitor regularly** — DeFi yields change rapidly; reassess positions weekly
6. **Start conservative** — Begin with blue-chip lending before exploring complex strategies

## Example Queries

1. "Find the best yield opportunities on Ethereum with at least $10M TVL"
2. "Compare stablecoin yields across Aave, Compound, and Morpho"
3. "What's the impermanent loss if ETH goes from $3000 to $4500?"
4. "Recommend a yield strategy for $50K with medium risk tolerance"
5. "What are the highest APY stablecoin pools on Arbitrum?"
6. "Risk-score the USDC lending pool on Aave v3"
7. "Calculate IL for an ETH-USDC LP if ETH drops 30%"