get_recent_alertsReturn recent rule-based VaultVision vault signals such as risk, entry, TVL, flow, or APR changes. Signals are monitoring context, not execution instructions.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| since_ts | No |
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds valuable context beyond annotations: signals are rule-based and are monitoring context, not execution instructions. It does not contradict the annotations.
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?
Two sentences with no filler. The first sentence front-loads the operation and resource, and the second provides an important interpretive caveat. Both sentences earn their 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?
The tool is simple, has no required parameters, has a rich output schema, and is backed by strong annotations. The main gap is parameter semantics, especially since_ts, but for a no-argument call the definition is sufficiently complete. The description needlessly omits only minor optional invocation details.
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 input schema has 0% description coverage, and the tool description does not mention limit or since_ts at all. The parameter names offer some signal, but since_ts lacks units/format and limit's interaction with 'recent' is not clarified. The description adds no meaning beyond the bare schema.
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 uses a specific verb ('Return') and names a distinct resource: recent rule-based VaultVision vault signals, listing concrete examples like risk, entry, TVL, flow, or APR changes. This clearly separates it from sibling tools that fetch vaults, compare vaults, or rank vaults, even without naming them explicitly.
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?
The description implies usage: call this when you need recent vault alerts/signals. It also adds an interpretive guideline ('monitoring context, not execution instructions'), which tells the agent not to treat alerts as commands. However, it does not explicitly state when to prefer this over alternatives or provide exclusion criteria.
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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Most tools target distinct actions and resources, but search_vaults and rank_vaults both return ordered vault lists, and fetch and get_vault can retrieve similar single-record data. The descriptions provide enough context to disambiguate in most cases.
Tool names generally follow a clear verb_noun snake_case pattern (compare_vaults, get_vault, rank_vaults). Standalone verbs like fetch and search are minor deviations but remain readable and consistent in style.
Nine tools is well-scoped for a research-focused server. Each tool covers a distinct investigation workflow without redundant entries or excessive surface area.
The server covers discovery, retrieval, comparison, ranking, risk explanation, alerts, and HLP-specific metrics. Minor gaps exist, such as no historical/time-series tool, but core research workflows are fully supported.