geckoterminal_simple_token_price

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

With no annotations provided, the description must carry the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states 'quick price lookup' and fails to mention whether the operation is read-only, what the response format looks like, or any rate limits. This leaves the agent with significant ambiguity about the tool's behavior.

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 very concise and front-loaded, delivering the core idea in a single phrase with no wasted words. However, the term 'simple' is vague, and the description sacrifices clarity for brevity.

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 absence of annotations and output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what 'simple' means in terms of returned data, how to specify networks, or how this tool compares to other token/price endpoints. The schema helps with parameters but the overall contextual picture is thin.

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?

The input schema already provides descriptions for both parameters (network and tokenAddresses), so the baseline is 3. The description adds no additional semantic value beyond 'by address', which is already implied by the schema. It doesn't explain network format or address formatting requirements.

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 action (get) and the resource (simple token price by address), making the primary purpose understandable. However, it doesn't differentiate from sibling price tools like geckoterminal_get_multi_tokens or market_coingecko_simple_price, so it misses the opportunity to clarify its unique scope.

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 offers no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It only says 'quick price lookup' without specifying exclusive use cases, prerequisites, or scenarios where other price tools would be more appropriate.

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