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Gas Price

gas_price

Read the live gas price, EIP-1559 base fee and estimated native-transfer cost on Base, Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum or Optimism. No RPC key or account. Try GET /gas-price/sample.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
networkNobase

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

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TDQS

A3.9/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the burden. It discloses that no RPC key or account is needed, which is useful, and mentions a sample endpoint. However, it doesn't describe the response format, error behavior, or whether the tool returns data for all networks at once or requires a network parameter.

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?

The description is two sentences with no fluff. It front-loads the core purpose, lists supported networks, and adds a practical hint about the sample endpoint. Every sentence earns its place.

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

Completeness3/5

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

For a simple one-parameter read tool, the description is mostly adequate. It covers what the tool does and the supported networks, but it lacks details on the response shape and the exact network parameter values. Given the absence of an output schema and annotations, a bit more context would be helpful.

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 0%, so the description must compensate. It mentions the network parameter implicitly by listing supported networks, but it doesn't explain the default value ('base') or the exact format expected. The description adds some context but leaves the parameter semantics partially to inference.

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?

The description states a specific verb ('Read') and resource ('live gas price, EIP-1559 base fee and estimated native-transfer cost') and lists the supported networks. It clearly distinguishes itself from sibling tools like wallet_balance or crypto by focusing on gas price data.

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?

The description implies when to use this tool: when you need live gas price or fee data across specific networks. It doesn't explicitly state when not to use it or name alternatives, but the context is clear enough for an agent to select it over unrelated siblings.

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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