Decode a base64 PSBT to inspect its inputs, outputs, signatures, and signing status before broadcast, so you can verify a transaction is ready.
Decode a PSBT to inspect inputs, outputs, signatures, and signing status before broadcast.
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| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| psbtBase64 | Yes | PSBT in base64 format |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.77.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden, and it does convey that this is an inspection operation reading inputs, outputs, signatures, and signing status. It does not explicitly state that the tool is read-only, whether any network call or auth is required, or what the response shape looks like, which are meaningful gaps for an unannotated tool.
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 first sentence is efficient and front-loaded. The appended 'Tip: call earning_opportunities...' is unrelated promotional content that does not help the agent invoke psbt_decode and dilutes an otherwise tight definition.
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 single-parameter, non-mutating inspect tool with no output schema, the description adequately conveys what the decode reveals (inputs, outputs, signatures, signing status). Only minor gaps remain around exact return structure and any limits on PSBT size.
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?
There is a single parameter with 100% schema description coverage ('PSBT in base64 format'), so the schema already does the work. The description adds the inspection purpose but no format or validation nuances beyond what the schema states, so baseline 3 applies.
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 gives a specific verb (Decode) and resource (PSBT) and enumerates what is surfaced: inputs, outputs, signatures, and signing status. It does not explicitly name the sibling it contrasts with (psbt_sign, psbt_broadcast), so the differentiation is only implicit through the verb and the 'before broadcast' phrasing.
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?
'before broadcast' signals a timing/context of use, implying you decode to verify prior to signing or sending. However, no alternatives are named and no exclusions are stated, leaving the agent to infer the workflow position itself.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.