Get Network Stats

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

No annotations are provided, so description carries full burden. It discloses the paid nature ($0.005 USDC via x402) and the conditional behavior that without WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY it returns a payment challenge instead of data. This is valuable beyond basic stats listing.

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: first covers payment and stats content, second explains alternative behavior. No redundant information, every sentence adds value.

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 no output schema and no nested objects, description adequately covers the key aspects: payment, data content, and conditional behavior. Misses rate limits or update frequency, but overall complete for a simple read operation.

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?

Input schema has zero parameters with 100% coverage, so baseline is 4. Description adds meaning by stating it returns 'network-wide' stats, confirming no filtering parameters are needed. No additional parameter details required.

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?

Description clearly states it retrieves network-wide intent stats including total events, services, traffic classification, and ad activity. While it doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like get_category_demand or get_intent_report, the specific resource 'network stats' and mention of payment model make the purpose distinct enough.

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?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It mentions payment and behavior without wallet key, but does not specify context prerequisites or scenarios for choosing this over sibling tools.

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