bnb_agent_census

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

Annotations already establish readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false. The description goes beyond this by disclosing methodology: 'Every id read, nothing extrapolated' and highlighting that some registrations may not even be readable. This adds honesty about scope and limitations without contradicting the annotations.

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 description is a single, information-dense sentence that front-loads the core purpose. The enumerated metrics are each meaningful, and the closing methodological note earns its place. It is slightly stylized but not padded.

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 read-only, zero-parameter statistical tool, the description is sufficiently complete: it names the chain, the registry standard, the specific metrics, and the scope of the read. Without an output schema, it could theoretically describe the return shape more explicitly, but the listed counts give a strong expectation of what will be returned.

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?

With zero parameters and 100% schema description coverage, there is no parameter burden for the description to carry. Baseline 4 applies because no additional parameter-level meaning is needed.

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 identifies the tool as a registry census for ERC-8004 on BNB Smart Chain and enumerates the specific metrics it reports. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like find_agents_on_bnb_chain, which focus on locating agents rather than aggregating registry-level statistics.

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?

The description makes the context unmistakable: this is the aggregate overview tool for the agent registry, listing counts such as registered agents, readable registrations, endpoint availability, responsiveness, and operators. It does not explicitly name alternatives or when-not-to-use, but the census framing is clear enough for an agent to select it appropriately.

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