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best_time_to_transact

Find out whether to send a transaction now or wait — returns the current recommendation, expected savings, and when the next cheaper gas window is predicted.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A3.9/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It discloses the return contents (recommendation, savings, next window) which is helpful, but says nothing about data freshness, prediction reliability, latency, or whether this is a read-only query. Some behavioral context is present but not rich.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single well-structured sentence that front-loads the core decision ('now or wait'), then lists the return values. No wasted words, though it could benefit from a short usage note.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a zero-parameter, no-output-schema, advisory tool, the description sufficiently tells the agent what it returns and its decision-support purpose. It lacks explicit usage guidance and behavioral details like data recency, but is adequate given the tool's simplicity.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The tool takes zero parameters, so the baseline is 4 per the scoring rubric. There are no parameter semantics to clarify via the description.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states a specific purpose — determine whether to send a transaction now or wait — and enumerates what the tool returns (recommendation, expected savings, next cheaper gas window). This is distinct from siblings like get_current_gas and get_gas_forecast which provide raw data rather than a recommendation.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

There is no explicit when-to-use vs when-not-to-use guidance, no named alternatives, and no statement of prerequisites or context conditions. The implied usage is clear from the name and description (agent deciding whether to transact now), but nothing routes the agent away from or toward siblings explicitly.

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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