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build_stacks_dapp

Create complete Stacks blockchain applications with comprehensive resources for Clarity smart contracts, frontend integration, token standards, and security patterns.

Instructions

Build a complete full-stack Stacks dApp - returns comprehensive resources covering Clarity contracts, frontend integration, token standards, and security patterns. Use this tool when you need guidance on building complete Stacks applications.

Input Schema

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No arguments

Implementation Reference

  • src/server.ts:152-169 (registration)
    Registration of the 'build_stacks_dapp' tool, including name, description, empty input schema, and the execute handler function that aggregates markdown documentation from multiple Stacks development resource directories.
    server.addTool({
      name: "build_stacks_dapp",
      description: "Build a complete full-stack Stacks dApp - returns comprehensive resources covering Clarity contracts, frontend integration, token standards, and security patterns. Use this tool when you need guidance on building complete Stacks applications.",
      parameters: z.object({}),
      execute: async () => {
        const content = await readAllMarkdownFromDirectories([
          "clarity",
          "frontend",
          "tokens",
          "management",
        ]);
    
        return {
          text: content || "No content found in Stacks development directories.",
          type: "text",
        };
      },
    });
  • The core handler function (execute) for 'build_stacks_dapp' tool. It calls readAllMarkdownFromDirectories with specific directories and returns the combined content as text.
    execute: async () => {
      const content = await readAllMarkdownFromDirectories([
        "clarity",
        "frontend",
        "tokens",
        "management",
      ]);
    
      return {
        text: content || "No content found in Stacks development directories.",
        type: "text",
      };
    },
  • Supporting helper function that combines markdown content from multiple directories, used by the tool handler to load Stacks development resources.
    export async function readAllMarkdownFromDirectories(
      dirNames: string[]
    ): Promise<string> {
      let combinedContent = "";
    
      for (const dirName of dirNames) {
        const dirPath = pathJoin(resourcesDir, dirName);
        const dirContent = await readAllMarkdownFromDirectory(dirPath);
        if (dirContent.trim()) {
          combinedContent += `# ${dirName.toUpperCase()} RESOURCES\n\n`;
          combinedContent += dirContent;
        }
      }
    
      return combinedContent;
    }
  • Lower-level helper that reads all .md files from a single directory and concatenates them, called by readAllMarkdownFromDirectories.
    export async function readAllMarkdownFromDirectory(
      dirPath: string
    ): Promise<string> {
      let content = "";
    
      try {
        if (!fs.existsSync(dirPath)) {
          return `Directory not found: ${dirPath}`;
        }
    
        const files = fs.readdirSync(dirPath);
        const markdownFiles = files.filter(
          (file: string) => extname(file).toLowerCase() === ".md"
        );
    
        for (const file of markdownFiles) {
          const filePath = pathJoin(dirPath, file);
          try {
            const fileContent = await readFile(filePath, "utf-8");
            content += fileContent + "\n\n---\n\n";
          } catch (error) {
            console.error(`Error reading file ${filePath}:`, error);
            content += `Error reading file: ${file}\n\n---\n\n`;
          }
        }
    
        return content;
      } catch (error) {
        console.error(`Error reading directory ${dirPath}:`, error);
        return `Error reading directory: ${dirPath}`;
      }
    }
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It states the tool 'returns comprehensive resources' but doesn't disclose behavioral traits like whether this is a generative/creation tool vs. informational, what format/resources are returned, whether it requires specific inputs or permissions, or any limitations. For a zero-parameter tool with no annotations, this leaves significant behavioral questions unanswered.

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?

The description is perfectly concise with two sentences that each earn their place. The first sentence states the purpose and scope, the second provides usage guidance. No wasted words, well-structured, and front-loaded with the core functionality.

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?

Given zero parameters and no output schema, the description adequately covers the tool's purpose and usage context. However, for a tool that 'returns comprehensive resources' with no annotations, it should ideally specify what kind of resources/format to expect. The description is complete enough for basic understanding but lacks details about the return value that would be helpful for an agent.

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?

The tool has 0 parameters with 100% schema description coverage. The description doesn't need to explain parameters, and it appropriately doesn't mention any. The baseline for zero parameters is 4, as there's no parameter information to add beyond the schema.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly states the tool's purpose: 'Build a complete full-stack Stacks dApp' with specific resources mentioned (Clarity contracts, frontend integration, token standards, security patterns). It distinguishes from siblings like 'build_clarity_smart_contract' and 'build_stacks_frontend' by covering the full stack, but doesn't explicitly contrast with other comprehensive tools like 'generate_clarinet_project'.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

The description provides explicit usage guidance: 'Use this tool when you need guidance on building complete Stacks applications.' This clearly indicates when to use it (for comprehensive dApp building guidance). However, it doesn't specify when NOT to use it or mention specific alternatives among the many sibling tools.

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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