Free. Global figures on ERC-8004 reputation on Base as indexed by Aval (reviews, rated agents, last block) and a link to the full report.
This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.
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Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden. It usefully discloses that the call is free and read-only statistics, plus the shape of the data (reviews, rated agents, last block) and an external report link. It says nothing about auth requirements, rate limits, or freshness beyond 'last block'.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
A single dense sentence with no filler; the free/scope framing is front-loaded and the parenthetical efficiently enumerates the returned figures. Slightly compressed but every clause earns its place.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
There is no output schema, so the description must convey return content — and it does, listing reviews, rated agents, last block, and a report link. For a zero-parameter read tool this is largely complete, though it omits any note on caching or data sourcing caveats.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The tool takes zero parameters and schema coverage is 100%, so there is nothing for the description to clarify about inputs. The baseline for a parameterless tool applies.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description names a specific resource and scope: global ERC-8004 reputation figures on Base, with concrete return fields (reviews, rated agents, last block) and a link to a full report. The verb is implicit (a read/overview), but an agent can tell this is an aggregate statistics tool. It does not explicitly differentiate itself from the sibling check_agent_trust, which is the only gap.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
There is no explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance, and the sibling check_agent_trust is never mentioned. The word 'Global' faintly implies this is aggregate rather than per-agent, but the agent is left to infer that check_agent_trust is the per-agent alternative.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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