animica_web_ask
PAID (~$0.007): answer a question about ONE web page, WITH its sources.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes | ||
| credits | No | ||
| question | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
PAID (~$0.007): answer a question about ONE web page, WITH its sources.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes | ||
| credits | No | ||
| question | Yes |
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description must fully disclose behavior. It mentions cost (~$0.007) and that it provides sources, which is helpful. However, it does not disclose destructive or mutating behavior, rate limits, or required permissions. The description adds moderate value beyond schema.
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?
The description is a single sentence that is front-loaded with the key information (cost, purpose, single page, sources). Every word is meaningful.
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 description covers the core purpose, cost, and output feature (sources). Given the presence of an output schema (which likely documents return structure), it does not need to explain return values. It is complete enough for a simple question-answering tool with only three parameters.
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?
Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It explains that 'url' and 'question' are used to answer about a web page, and implies 'credits' is optional for payment (based on cost mention). This adds meaning beyond the bare schema, especially clarifying 'credits' role.
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 specifies a verb ('answer a question'), a resource ('a web page'), and a key differentiator ('WITH its sources') that distinguishes it from similar tools like animica_web_fetch or animica_ai_ask. It is clear and specific.
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 the tool is suitable for answering a question about one web page with sources, but does not explicitly state when to use it versus alternatives (e.g., animica_web_fetch for raw content, or animica_ai_ask for general knowledge). No exclusion criteria or prerequisites are provided.
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 have clearly distinct purposes (AI inference, blockchain queries, notarization, quantum randomness, web fetching, etc.). The only minor overlap is between animica_ai_ask and animica_web_ask (both answer questions), but the former is a general AI query and the latter specifically about a single web page, so they are reasonably disambiguated.
All tools follow a consistent animica_{domain}_{action} pattern (e.g., animica_ai_ask, animica_chain_block, animica_quantum_beacon_latest). The snake_case convention is uniform, and each name clearly indicates the sub-system and the operation.
22 tools is on the higher side but still reasonable given the broad scope (blockchain, AI, notarization, quantum, web, studio). Each tool serves a distinct purpose, and the count reflects the diverse feature set without being excessive.
The tool surface covers the main advertised capabilities (AI inference, blockchain reading, notarization, quantum randomness, web fetching, studio). However, there are notable gaps: no tool for writing to the chain (e.g., sending a transaction), no tool for listing/creating credit tokens, and no AI model management beyond listing. The read-only blockchain tools are thorough but lack write operations.