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x402-block-fee

Block Fee: Block Fee

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
chainNoChain to process
gasLimitNoGasLimit to process

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

D1.3/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure, but it reveals nothing: no indication of whether this reads on-chain data, what it returns, whether it is read-only, or any side effects. The description is effectively empty of behavioral content.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The text is short but this is under-specification, not conciseness. A useful single sentence would state what a block fee is and how the tool computes or retrieves it.

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

Completeness1/5

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

With a tautological description, two vaguely described parameters, no annotations, and no output schema, the definition is critically incomplete. An AI agent cannot determine what inputs to provide, what the output will be, or how this tool differs from alternatives.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Although schema coverage is 100%, the parameter descriptions 'Chain to process' and 'GasLimit to process' merely echo the parameter names. They do not explain accepted formats (e.g., chain ID vs name, hex vs decimal gasLimit), units, or optionality — especially since no parameters are required.

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

Purpose1/5

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

The description 'Block Fee: Block Fee' is a pure tautology — it restates the tool name without adding a verb, resource, or any functional detail. It does nothing to distinguish this tool from siblings like x402-fee-estimate, x402-gas-price, or x402-estimate-gas.

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

Usage Guidelines1/5

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

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus the many similarly-named gas/fee tools in the sibling list. No context, prerequisites, or exclusions are provided.

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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