get_consolidated_price

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

Discloses it is a read operation aggregating data, returns specific fields. No annotations exist, so description carries full burden. Could mention rate limits or behavior if network is unavailable, but the information provided is adequate for a simple read 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?

Two sentences, each earning its place: first defines purpose and returns, second gives usage guidance. No fluff, front-loaded.

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?

Given the tool's simplicity (1 param, no output schema, no annotations), the description covers purpose, returns, and usage context adequately. Minor gap: no mention of what 'freshness in milliseconds' implies or if it's a public endpoint.

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 100% with description for the single parameter. The tool description does not add additional meaning beyond the schema (e.g., format or constraints), so baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 it gets the consolidated Bitcoin price aggregated across the BPE network, returns price in USD, contributor count, and freshness. This is distinct from sibling tools which focus on sentiment, market briefing, funding skew, and ML signals.

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?

Provides explicit when-to-use guidance: 'when an agent or user asks what's the BTC price right now?' and contrasts with individual exchange calls as slower/less authoritative. Does not list exclusions but sufficiently narrows usage.

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