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evm_get_latest_block

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Fetch the most recent block details for an EVM chain. Provide a chain ID to retrieve the current block's information.

Instructions

Get the latest block details for a chain.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
chainIdNoChain ID (defaults to runtime config)
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, covering the safety profile. The description adds minimal context about chain scoping but doesn't explain behavioral nuances like how the latest block is determined or chain defaulting, which is acceptable given the annotations.

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 a single, concise sentence with no superfluous words, effectively conveying the core purpose.

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?

Given the simple read-only nature and minimal schema, the description is minimally viable but vague about what 'block details' includes. With no output schema, the description could benefit from specifying return value content, though for a simple getter it's adequate.

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 schema has 100% coverage for the optional chainId parameter with a clear description. The tool description adds no additional parameter information, so it relies on the schema to convey semantics.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description uses a specific verb 'Get' and a clear resource 'latest block details for a chain', which conveys a distinct purpose. It is implicitly differentiated from sibling tools like evm_get_block that fetch specific blocks, but it doesn't explicitly name alternatives.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as evm_get_block or explorer_get_block. The usage context is only implied by the tool's name and description, with no exclusions or prerequisites.

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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