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ASN / BGP Lookup

asn_lookup
Read-onlyIdempotent

Identify the network operator, announced prefixes, abuse contact, and type (cloud, CDN, ISP, hosting, enterprise) for an IP or AS number to see who runs a network or if an IP is cloud/CDN-hosted.

Instructions

Look up Autonomous System (ASN) / BGP information for an IP address or AS number: the network operator, announced prefixes, abuse contact, and a classification (cloud, CDN, ISP, hosting, or enterprise). Use this to identify who runs a network or whether an IP is cloud/CDN-hosted. Use reverse_dns instead for the host-level PTR name of a single IP. Read-only; requires no API key; rate-limited. Returns operator, prefixes, classification, and abuse contact.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
queryYesAn IP address (e.g., '1.1.1.1') or an AS number in 'AS####' form (e.g., 'AS13335').

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kpisNoKey metrics as label/value pairs
gradeNoLetter grade (A+ to F) when the tool grades the target
scoreNo0-100 score when the tool scores the target
issuesNoDetected problems, severity-rated
statusYesOverall verdict, e.g. 'good' | 'warning' | 'bad' | 'info' | 'unknown'
actionsNoRecommended next actions, most important first
summaryNoOne-paragraph interpretation of the result
receiptsNoSigned observation receipts behind this result, one per lookup: when, from where and under which rules version DechoNet observed it. Each url shows the record and checks its Ed25519 signature.
reportUrlYesHuman-facing interactive report for this exact lookup on dechonet.com
observationNoHow much was actually observed and when. A partial observation means some checks did not answer: missing parts are not verified, never clean.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed2 schema fields changedv1.5.14
    • addedOutput schema / properties / observation
      Added value: +{
      +  "additionalProperties": false,
      +  "description": "How much was actually observed and when. A partial observation means some checks did not answer: missing parts are not verified, never clean.",
      +  "properties": {
      +    "ageMinutes": {
      +      "type": [
      +        "number",
      +        "null"
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "cached": {
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    },
      +    "observedAt": {
      +      "type": [
      +        "string",
      +        "null"
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "state": {
      +      "enum": [
      +        "complete",
      +        "partial",
      +        "unknown"
      +      ],
      +      "type": "string"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "required": [
      +    "state",
      +    "observedAt",
      +    "cached",
      +    "ageMinutes"
      +  ],
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
    • addedOutput schema / properties / receipts
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Signed observation receipts behind this result, one per lookup: when, from where and under which rules version DechoNet observed it. Each url shows the record and checks its Ed25519 signature.",
      +  "items": {
      +    "additionalProperties": false,
      +    "properties": {
      +      "id": {
      +        "type": "string"
      +      },
      +      "tool": {
      +        "type": "string"
      +      },
      +      "url": {
      +        "type": "string"
      +      }
      +    },
      +    "required": [
      +      "tool",
      +      "id",
      +      "url"
      +    ],
      +    "type": "object"
      +  },
      +  "type": "array"
      +}
  2. Changed1 schema field changedv1.1.0
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
      +  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
      +  "additionalProperties": false,
      +  "properties": {
      +    "actions": {
      +      "description": "Recommended next actions, most important first",
      +      "items": {
      +        "type": "string"
      +      },
      +      "type": "array"
      +    },
      +    "grade": {
      +      "description": "Letter grade (A+ to F) when the tool grades the target",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "issues": {
      +      "description": "Detected problems, severity-rated",
      +      "items": {
      +        "additionalProperties": false,
      +        "properties": {
      +          "key": {
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "severity": {
      +            "type": "string"
      +          }
      +        },
      +        "required": [
      +          "severity",
      +          "key"
      +        ],
      +        "type": "object"
      +      },
      +      "type": "array"
      +    },
      +    "kpis": {
      +      "description": "Key metrics as label/value pairs",
      +      "items": {
      +        "additionalProperties": false,
      +        "properties": {
      +          "label": {
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "value": {
      +            "type": "string"
      +          }
      +        },
      +        "required": [
      +          "label",
      +          "value"
      +        ],
      +        "type": "object"
      +      },
      +      "type": "array"
      +    },
      +    "reportUrl": {
      +      "description": "Human-facing interactive report for this exact lookup on dechonet.com",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "score": {
      +      "description": "0-100 score when the tool scores the target",
      +      "type": "number"
      +    },
      +    "status": {
      +      "description": "Overall verdict, e.g. 'good' | 'warning' | 'bad' | 'info' | 'unknown'",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "summary": {
      +      "description": "One-paragraph interpretation of the result",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "required": [
      +    "status",
      +    "reportUrl"
      +  ],
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  3. Changed1 schema field changedv1.0.3
    • changedInput schema / properties / query / description
      Previous value: -"ASN (e.g., AS13335) or IP address"New value: +"An IP address (e.g., '1.1.1.1') or an AS number in 'AS####' form (e.g., 'AS13335')."
  4. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

A4.5/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnly, idempotent, non-destructive, open-world, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds value beyond them by disclosing 'requires no API key' and 'rate-limited' — operational facts not present in the structured fields. It does not quantify the rate limit, which keeps it short of a 5.

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?

Four tight sentences with zero filler: purpose, use case, sibling routing, and operational caveat, with the primary purpose front-loaded. Every sentence earns its place.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Output schema exists, so return values need not be explained, yet the description still summarises them. With one fully-documented parameter, full annotations, and a clear sibling routing rule, nothing an agent needs to call this correctly is missing.

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% with a single param whose format ('1.1.1.1' or 'AS13335') is fully documented in the schema. The description restates the accepted input types without adding syntax or edge-case detail, which is the expected baseline when the schema does the heavy lifting.

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

Purpose5/5

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

States a specific verb (look up) and resource (ASN/BGP info for an IP or AS number) and enumerates what is returned: operator, prefixes, abuse contact, classification. It also explicitly names the sibling it is not (reverse_dns), so an agent can distinguish it without opening either schema.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

Gives explicit use cases (identify who runs a network; check whether an IP is cloud/CDN-hosted) and an explicit alternative with the condition that selects it: 'Use reverse_dns instead for the host-level PTR name of a single IP.' No inference required.

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