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x402 Discovery & Trust MCP

Find better-scored alternatives to an x402 endpoint

x402_find_alternatives

Find semantically similar x402 endpoints with higher trust scores than a given resource URL. Returns alternatives that beat it, or empty if none do.

Instructions

Finds semantically similar endpoints that out-score a given one. Empty result means nothing beats it.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNoMax alternatives to return (1-25, default 5)
resourceYesFull x402 resource URL to find better alternatives for, e.g. https://api.example.com/v1/thing
minScoreDeltaNoMinimum trust-score advantage an alternative must have over the subject (default 5)

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Addedv1.7.0

TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

No annotations, so the description carries the burden. It helpfully discloses the empty-result semantics ('nothing beats it'), which is a real behavioral trait an agent must handle. It doesn't cover ranking order, data freshness, or result shape, but the key edge case is covered.

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?

Two short sentences, fully front-loaded, zero filler. The second sentence delivers the critical edge-case behavior without verbosity.

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?

Adequate for a 3-param read tool with full schema coverage and no output schema, but it omits what the response looks like when non-empty and how alternatives are ranked. The empty-result note is the main completeness win.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% and all three params are fully documented in the schema, including defaults and ranges. The description adds the semantic framing (out-score, trust-score advantage) that ties the params to meaning, exceeding the baseline.

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?

States a precise verb and resource: finding semantically similar endpoints that out-score a given one. The title reinforces it and it's clearly distinct from siblings like x402_search or x402_trust_score.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

Implies usage (when you want better alternatives) but never names alternatives like x402_semantic_search or x402_trust_score, nor states prerequisites such as needing the endpoint's score first. Usage is inferable but not guided.

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