get_liquidations
Liquidation risk watch across DeFi positions. $0.02.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| chain | No | all | |
| api_key | Yes |
Liquidation risk watch across DeFi positions. $0.02.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| chain | No | all | |
| api_key | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It mentions '$0.02,' hinting at a cost per call, but does not clarify if it is read-only, whether it requires authorization beyond api_key, or any side effects. The description is mostly silent on behavior.
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 very short, but it is under-specified rather than concise. The single sentence lacks detail, and the '$0.02' is ambiguous. Every sentence should add value, but this one is insufficient.
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?
With no output schema, no annotations, and two undocumented parameters, the description is severely incomplete. It does not explain what data is returned, how to use the chain parameter, or any constraints. Given the tool's DeFi risk focus, much more context is needed.
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%, and the description adds no information about the parameters. It does not explain the meaning or allowed values of 'chain' or 'api_key'. The description fails to compensate for the missing schema descriptions.
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 states it is a 'liquidation risk watch across DeFi positions,' which clearly indicates the tool provides liquidation risk data for DeFi positions. It is distinct from sibling tools like get_portfolio_health or get_defi_pools. However, the verb 'watch' is imprecise; 'get' or 'list' would be clearer.
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?
No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is no mention of use cases, prerequisites, or exclusions. Sibling tools like get_portfolio_health or get_defi_pools might overlap, but the description does not help differentiate.
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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