purchase_web_extraction_sample
Buy a bounded machine-readable extraction sample from one HTTPS webpage. $0.01/call via x402.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes | HTTPS page to extract | |
| idempotency_key | Yes |
Buy a bounded machine-readable extraction sample from one HTTPS webpage. $0.01/call via x402.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes | HTTPS page to extract | |
| idempotency_key | Yes |
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It discloses cost ($0.01/call via x402), boundedness, and that it targets one HTTPS page. However, it omits details about the output format, idempotency behavior, and failure modes, which are critical for a paid operation.
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 two short sentences, front-loaded with the core action and pricing. Every word contributes meaning, and there is no redundancy or filler.
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?
There is no output schema or annotations, so the description must explain what the agent receives and any usage context. It fails to describe the return value (e.g., the extracted content structure), how the idempotency key works, or the exact limits of the 'bounded' sample. This is a significant gap for a paid tool.
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?
Schema coverage is only 50% (url has a description, idempotency_key does not). The tool description does not clarify the purpose of idempotency_key and merely restates the URL requirement already present in the schema, adding no new parameter semantics.
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 states the action ('buy') and the resource ('a bounded machine-readable extraction sample from one HTTPS webpage'). It also includes the cost and protocol, which helps differentiate it from free extraction tools, though it does not explicitly name alternatives.
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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like web_extract or fetch_x402_content. The description implies it is for inexpensive sample extraction but does not state prerequisites, exclusions, or scenarios where other tools are preferred.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Add one secure layer between your agents and this server.
Several tool groups are nearly indistinguishable: wallet_analyze, wallet_spy, and base_wallet_profile all inspect wallets; batch_extract, batch_url_json, and x401_batch_extract all batch-extract URLs; route_task, agentcore_route, and mpp_route all perform routing. An agent would need to read very carefully to avoid selecting the wrong tool.
All names are snake_case, but there is no consistent verb_noun or namespace pattern: many are noun-only (inference, echo, sentiment, server_time), some are prefixed by domain (bazaar_, base_, x402_, rep_), and action prefixes vary widely (fetch_, compile_, extract_, purchase_, route_). The naming is readable but not predictable across the set.
Seventy tools is an extremely large surface for an agent to choose from, and most appear to be independent paid service wrappers. This exceeds the 50+ extreme mismatch threshold in the calibration and creates an overwhelming selection problem.
Relative to its apparent purpose—exposing x402 payments and Bazaar market data—the coverage is extensive: diagnostics, preflight, settlement verification, receipt lookup, wallet checks, Bazaar analytics, web extraction, and text processing are all represented. The main gaps are operational side-effects like creating or updating a Bazaar listing, but those appear to be outside this read/purchase surface.