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Arbitrum MCP Server

maintenance_trigger

Initiate manual maintenance operations for Arbitrum nodes using admin API access to manage chain health and node functionality.

Instructions

Manually trigger maintenance operations (requires admin API)

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
rpcUrlNoThe RPC URL of the Arbitrum node (optional if default is set)
chainNameNoChain name (e.g., 'Xai', 'Arbitrum One') - will auto-resolve to RPC URL

Implementation Reference

  • MCP tool handler for 'maintenance_trigger'. Resolves RPC URL, creates NitroNodeClient instance, invokes triggerMaintenance method, and formats result as MCP response.
    case "maintenance_trigger": {
      const rpcUrl = await this.resolveRpcUrl(
        (args.rpcUrl as string) || (args.chainName as string)
      );
      const nodeClient = new NitroNodeClient(rpcUrl);
      const result = await nodeClient.triggerMaintenance();
      return {
        content: [
          {
            type: "text",
            text: JSON.stringify(result, null, 2),
          },
        ],
      };
    }
  • src/index.ts:1484-1504 (registration)
    Tool registration definition returned by listTools handler, including name, description, and input schema.
    {
      name: "maintenance_trigger",
      description:
        "Manually trigger maintenance operations (requires admin API)",
      inputSchema: {
        type: "object" as const,
        properties: {
          rpcUrl: {
            type: "string",
            description:
              "The RPC URL of the Arbitrum node (optional if default is set)",
          },
          chainName: {
            type: "string",
            description:
              "Chain name (e.g., 'Xai', 'Arbitrum One') - will auto-resolve to RPC URL",
          },
        },
        required: [],
      },
    },
  • Helper method in NitroNodeClient that performs the actual RPC call to the node's 'maintenance_trigger' method and handles the response.
    async triggerMaintenance(): Promise<{ success: boolean; error?: string }> {
      try {
        await this.makeRpcCall("maintenance_trigger", []);
        return { success: true };
      } catch (error) {
        return {
          success: false,
          error: `Trigger maintenance not supported on this RPC endpoint: ${
            (error as Error).message
          }`,
        };
      }
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It mentions 'requires admin API' which hints at permission requirements, but doesn't describe what the tool actually does (what maintenance operations are performed), whether it's destructive, what the response looks like, or any rate limits. For a tool that presumably modifies system state, this is insufficient behavioral context.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is appropriately concise at just 7 words. It's front-loaded with the core purpose ('Manually trigger maintenance operations') and includes the important constraint ('requires admin API') in parentheses. Every word serves a purpose with no wasted text.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a tool that presumably performs system maintenance operations with no annotations and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what maintenance operations are performed, what the expected outcomes are, or provide sufficient context about when and why to use it. The 'requires admin API' hint helps but doesn't compensate for the lack of behavioral transparency.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already fully documents both parameters (rpcUrl and chainName). The description adds no additional parameter information beyond what's in the schema. According to scoring rules, when schema coverage is high (>80%), the baseline is 3 even with no param info in the description.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose3/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states the tool 'Manually trigger maintenance operations' which provides a clear verb ('trigger') and resource ('maintenance operations'), but it's somewhat vague about what specific maintenance operations are performed. It doesn't distinguish from siblings like 'maintenance_status' which presumably checks status rather than triggering operations.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

The description mentions 'requires admin API' which provides some context about prerequisites, but doesn't explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives. There's no guidance about when maintenance should be triggered or what conditions warrant its use versus other tools in the sibling list.

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

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