inspect_agent
x402 paid AI-agent due diligence; 0.009 USDC on Base.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes |
x402 paid AI-agent due diligence; 0.009 USDC on Base.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden. It usefully discloses that the tool is paid and costs 0.009 USDC on Base, but it omits read/write nature, auth needs, rate limits, and output 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 compact and front-loads the purpose before the cost. However, it is under-specified for a paid inspection tool, so its brevity reflects missing context rather than effective conciseness.
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?
Given no annotations, no output schema, and 0% parameter coverage, the single-line description is not complete enough. It omits what inspection returns, prerequisites, and how the url parameter is used.
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 sole parameter is url with 0% schema description coverage, and the description never explains what the URL represents. It could be an agent endpoint, a manifest URL, or an x402 resource, leaving the agent to guess.
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 names a resource (AI-agent) and an intent (due diligence), but it does not state a concrete action or output. It also fails to distinguish this tool from siblings like verify, preflight, or payment_preflight.
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 when-to-use guidance, prerequisites, or alternatives are provided. The payment note implies a paid operation, but it does not explain when an agent should choose this over related tools such as verify or preflight.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.