get_slot

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

With no annotations provided, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It does not mention idempotency, authentication needs, rate limits, or potential side effects. For a read operation, minimal disclosure is acceptable, but the description lacks even basic context like response timing or data freshness.

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, clear sentence with no extraneous words. It efficiently conveys the tool's purpose.

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 read tool with no parameters and no annotations, the description is adequate but minimal. It could be improved by noting that the slot is the latest confirmed slot, or by referencing any dependencies like RPC node requirements.

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 tool has no parameters, and schema coverage is effectively 100%. The description adds value beyond the schema by explicitly listing the returned data items (slot, block height, cluster info), helping the agent understand the output without an output schema.

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 function: getting current Solana slot, block height, and cluster info. It uses a specific verb ('Get') and resource, differentiating it from siblings like 'get_recent_blocks' which may provide block data but not the current slot.

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 description implies usage for retrieving current blockchain state information, but provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as 'get_recent_blocks' or 'get_account_info'. No exclusions or conditions are mentioned.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.