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Broadcast a signed transaction

send_raw_transaction
Destructive

Broadcast a signed transaction (0x-prefixed raw bytes) on an EVM chain through MoltNode. Returns the transaction hash and an explorer link.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
chainYesEVM chain slug.
signedTransactionYesThe signed transaction, RLP-encoded, 0x-prefixed.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true, idempotentHint=false, openWorldHint=true and readOnlyHint=false, so the agent knows this is an irreversible, network-facing write. The description adds only the return shape (hash + explorer link) and the fact it is routed through MoltNode; it does not elaborate on irreversibility, failure/revert behavior, or rate limits. With annotations carrying the safety profile, a 3 is appropriate.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

Two short sentences with zero filler: the action and input format come first, the return value second. Every clause earns its place and nothing is repeated unnecessarily.

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?

With no output schema, the description usefully fills that gap by naming the return (transaction hash and explorer link). For a simple two-parameter broadcast tool that is close to complete; the missing pieces are when-to-use routing versus rpc_call and any note about the 28 supported chains.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 100% and both required parameters (chain enum, signedTransaction with 0x pattern) are fully documented in the schema. The description restates '0x-prefixed raw bytes' rather than adding format, encoding, or chain-selection detail beyond the schema. Baseline 3 applies when the schema does the heavy lifting.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description states a precise verb (broadcast) plus resource (a signed transaction, 0x-prefixed raw bytes) and scopes it to an EVM chain via MoltNode. An agent can immediately tell this is a write/broadcast operation rather than a read like get_balance or rpc_call. It stops short of naming a sibling or contrasting conditions, so sibling differentiation is implicit rather than explicit.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

There is no when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance. The phrase 'signed transaction' implies the transaction must be signed beforehand, but the description never says where signing happens or how this differs from a generic rpc_call that could also submit a raw transaction. No prerequisites, no alternatives, no exclusions.

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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