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Is this address OFAC-sanctioned? — Checks an address against the OFAC SDN list of sanctioned digital-currency addresses. Built for compliance agents and bots that must screen counterparties before transacting. Direct-address match; list refreshed regularly. No API key required. Required input: address. Priced $0.02 per call over x402 on Base; send a prepaid x-credit-token header for unlimited calls, or get 1 free call/day per tool. No wallet or API key required.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
addressYesAddress to screen

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dataNoThe result payload. Shape is service-specific; every field is documented in the tool description.
serviceNoThe service id that answered.
checkedAtNoISO-8601 timestamp of when the underlying reads were taken.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedOutput schema / properties / data / description
      Previous value: -"The result payload. Shape is service-specific; every field is documented in the service description above."New value: +"The result payload. Shape is service-specific; every field is documented in the tool description."
  2. Changed1 schema field changed
    • removedOutput schema / required
      Removed value: -[
      -  "data"
      -]
  3. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
      +  "properties": {
      +    "checkedAt": {
      +      "description": "ISO-8601 timestamp of when the underlying reads were taken.",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "data": {
      +      "description": "The result payload. Shape is service-specific; every field is documented in the service description above.",
      +      "type": "object"
      +    },
      +    "service": {
      +      "description": "The service id that answered.",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "required": [
      +    "data"
      +  ],
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  4. First observed

TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, and non-destructive behavior. The description adds value beyond that by disclosing direct-address match semantics, refresh cadence, lack of API key requirements, and the x402/x-credit-token pricing model. No contradiction with annotations.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The description is front-loaded with the essential purpose and remains reasonably short, but 'No API key required' appears twice and the pricing/free-call detail could be consolidated. The redundancy prevents a higher score.

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

Completeness5/5

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

For a single-parameter, read-only, idempotent tool with an output schema, the description provides every piece of invocation-relevant information: required input, intended use case, match type, refresh behavior, access method, pricing, and free-call option. Nothing needed to call or select the tool correctly is missing.

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?

The input schema already documents the only parameter, 'address', with a clear description ('Address to screen') and 100% schema coverage. The description merely repeats that address is required without adding format, network, or validation detail, so the baseline of 3 is appropriate.

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?

Opens with a targeted question 'Is this address OFAC-sanctioned?' and then names the exact resource: the OFAC SDN list of sanctioned digital-currency addresses. The phrase 'Direct-address match' clearly distinguishes this tool from sibling tools like sanctions_batch and sanctions_name.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

Explicitly frames the intended use case: compliance agents and bots screening counterparties before transacting. It also clarifies operational constraints like no API key requirement and per-call pricing. However, it does not explicitly name when not to use it or point to alternatives like sanctions_batch, so it stops short of full guidance.

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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