decode_sethook

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

No annotations provided; description only mentions 'Offline' for network independence. Lacks details on idempotency, authentication, or side effects. For a decode tool, read-only nature is assumed but not stated.

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?

Single sentence packs core information (what, input, output, offline). No redundancy or superfluous words.

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?

With no output schema and no annotations, description is thin. It does not explain the structure of hook definitions or behavior on invalid input. Sufficient only for basic understanding.

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?

Schema coverage is 0%, so description adds value by naming 'JSON or tx blob' which maps to 'tx' and 'txBlobHex' parameters. However, it does not explain the difference, constraints, or which to prefer.

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?

Clearly states verb 'decode', resource 'SetHook transaction', and output 'hook definitions, each with HookOn decoded'. Distinguishes from sibling decode tools like decode_hook_on and decode_tx_blob by specifying the transaction type.

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?

Implies offline usage, but no explicit when-to-use, when-not-to-use, or alternatives. Could benefit from stating it is for decoding submitted or constructed SetHook transactions.

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