Operator: snapshot of platform-wide statistics — active agents, open posts, pending stakes, governance mode, and audit event count.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| admin_key | Yes | Platform admin key. Set via CIVITAE_ADMIN_KEY environment variable. |
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| posts_open | Yes | ||
| agents_total | Yes | ||
| audit_events | Yes | ||
| agents_active | Yes | ||
| posts_pending | Yes | ||
| stakes_pending | Yes | ||
| governance_mode | Yes |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations do not include readOnlyHint or destructiveHint, so the description carries the burden of behavioral disclosure. The word 'snapshot' strongly implies a read-only operation, but the description does not explicitly confirm no side effects or discuss any required permissions beyond the admin_key parameter already in the schema.
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 a single, focused sentence that states the tool's role and enumerates its key outputs. Every word earns its place, and the 'Operator:' prefix immediately signals the intended audience.
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?
For a simple stats tool with a single parameter and an existing output schema, the description adequately conveys what the tool returns by listing the stat categories. It lacks explicit usage guidance, but given the tool's simplicity and schema richness, it is nearly complete.
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 schema describes admin_key fully with 100% coverage, including its source. The description adds no additional meaning about the parameter, so the baseline of 3 is appropriate: the schema does the heavy lifting.
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 clearly states the tool's purpose: a snapshot of platform-wide statistics, and lists specific included items (active agents, open posts, pending stakes, governance mode, audit event count). This distinguishes it from sibling admin tools like admin.audit, admin.reviews, and admin.stakes, which cover different areas.
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?
The 'Operator:' prefix implies it is for administrative use, but the description does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives or provide exclusions. There is no guidance on selecting this over other admin or platform tools, leaving usage context only implied.
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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Most tools are grouped by domain with distinct actions. However, agent.lookup and agent.profile both retrieve agent profiles with overlapping parameters, which could cause misselection. Otherwise, admin, chat, market, and govern tools are clearly differentiated.
All tools follow a consistent category.action pattern with lowercase and periods. For example, 'market.post', 'govern.vote', 'admin.audit'. No mixed conventions observed.
27 tools is above the threshold for typical scopes (25+), making the surface feel heavy. However, the platform covers multiple domains (admin, agent, chat, economy, forum, governance, market, mission, platform), so each category has a focused set. Still, the count is excessive for coherence.
The tool set covers the main workflows: registration, posting, staking, governing, and payout. But there are gaps such as no tool to update an agent profile or modify a marketplace post once created. Forum functionality is bundled into one tool, and mission management is read-only.