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chain-reader — Read-only Ethereum MCP server

An MCP server that lets an LLM read Ethereum in natural language. It holds no private keys, signs nothing, and sends nothing. Every result comes with "where that answer came from."

Written as a working teaching prototype of the diagram in the final chapter "Blockchain and AI" of Tim Weingärtner (HSLU)'s Ethereum & Smart Contracts.

  LLM         ← 自然言語(「このアドレスは何者?」)
   ↓
  MCP         ← src/server.js
   ↓          ← コード/構造化言語(ABI エンコード)
  RPC         ← src/rpc.js
   ↓
ブロックチェーン

The only dependencies are @modelcontextprotocol/sdk and zod. The Keccak-256 and the ABI encoder are both hand-written (see "Why I wrote it by hand" below).


Running it

git clone <this repo> && cd chain-reader-mcp
npm ci --ignore-scripts
npm test        # 単体 13 件(ネットワーク不要)
npm run smoke   # 実チェーンに対して全ツールを 1 回ずつ

Register it with Claude Code.

claude mcp add chain-reader -- node "$PWD/src/server.js"

If you launch claude from this directory, the .mcp.json is already there, so no registration is needed. However, approval is requested the first time only (claude mcp list will show ⏸ Pending approval). To avoid scrambling on the day of the lecture, launch it once beforehand and approve it.

For Claude Desktop, write the same content in the mcpServers section of claude_desktop_config.json. In that case, make args an absolute path.

The target network can be switched with environment variables. The default is mainnet.

Variable

Value

ETH_NETWORK

mainnet / sepolia / holesky / local

ETH_RPC_URL

Custom endpoint (takes precedence over the network name when specified)

Both use public endpoints that require no API key. local looks at http://127.0.0.1:8545 from anvil / hardhat node.


Related MCP server: MCP Etherscan Server

Tools and their correspondence to the lecture

The lecture slides themselves live in a separate repository (a private Japanese translation), but listing the section names should be enough to trace the correspondence.

Tool

Corresponding slide

What you can see

chain_info

Gas and transaction fees / PoS

The base fee moves with how congested the block is

account_info

Two kinds of accounts / Ethereum addresses

EOA vs. contract is distinguished by the presence of code

read_transaction

Reading a transaction on Etherscan

Fee = gas used × effective gas price

read_block

Blocks

The parentHash chain is what "tamper-proof" really is

call_contract

ABI / Solidity introduction

The selector is the first 4 bytes of keccak256(signature)

read_token

ERC-20 / ERC-721 / cloak exchange token

Both the name and the symbol are self-reported by the contract

read_events

Event-driven UI

Only indexed arguments appear in the topics

prepare_unsigned_transaction

Cautions when using MCP

The limits of what a side without keys can do

explain_selector

ABI

Computes the selector without touching the network (for the blackboard)

verify_anchor

(paper side)

What hash anchoring can and cannot prove

Selecting the lecture_walkthrough prompt inserts instructions to walk through items 1–6 in order.

Questions you can use directly in the lecture

このネットワークはいま混んでいますか?
0xd8dA6BF26964aF9D7eEd9e03E53415D37aA96045 は EOA ですか、コントラクトですか?
USDC の総供給量は? その数字は誰が保証していますか?
transfer(address,uint256) のセレクタはなぜ 0xa9059cbb になるのですか?
私のアドレスから 0.001 ETH を送る取引を組み立ててください

For the last question, the AI returns the assembled JSON but cannot send it. Having it explain "why it cannot send it" makes the content of the slide "Cautions when using MCP" come out of the AI's own mouth.


Two design commitments

1. No keys

ALLOWED_METHODS in src/rpc.js is an explicit whitelist of read-only methods. eth_sendRawTransaction / eth_sendTransaction / eth_sign are not in it, and calling them fails before anything reaches the network (pinned down by unit tests).

Neither a signing implementation nor private-key loading exists anywhere in this repository. No matter how the LLM is steered, no funds can move from here.

prepare_unsigned_transaction exists to show this boundary as something that works, not as "something you can't do." It returns a finished transaction with the nonce, gas estimate, and fee all filled in, leaving only the signature to the human. The lecture slide's "An MCP can safely do only two things: read-only calls and relaying signed transactions" is implemented exactly as stated.

2. Never throw away where an answer came from

Every result carries _provenance.

"_provenance": {
  "endpoint": "https://ethereum-rpc.publicnode.com",
  "network": "mainnet (Ethereum Mainnet)",
  "rpc_calls": ["eth_blockNumber (1309ms)", "eth_gasPrice (1416ms)", "eth_chainId (1769ms)", "eth_getBlockByNumber (1023ms)"],
  "note": "これは単一の RPC エンドポイントの応答であり、独立に検証したものではない。"
}

This is a mechanism to keep from stopping at "it's a blockchain, so it's correct." LLMs have a habit of stating numbers with total confidence, so the result itself carries which claim stands on which layer. The server's instructions also direct the model to distinguish between facts guaranteed by the chain and content someone has self-reported.


Being attributable and being verifiable are different things

This server's output design comes from the context of records management and digital archives. The difference between what can be said and whether it is true is embedded in the tool outputs.

read_token's self_reported_note — the fact that name() returned "USD Coin" is guaranteed by the chain. But it does not guarantee that the contract is really Circle's. Anyone can deploy a contract with the same name and symbol. What the chain guarantees is only "the code at this address answered this way," not the truth of that claim.

verify_anchor's what_this_does_not_prove — what anchoring provides is "when, who, and what was claimed," not "whether the claim is correct." A hash of a wrong measurement can be anchored just as easily as a hash of a correct one. The diplomatics distinction that authenticity is not truth comes out exactly as is.

_provenance — a minimal implementation of the idea that the quality of a record is the shape of its provenance graph. Which endpoint answered, via which RPC call, in how many milliseconds. It leaves open the decision of who to make the prov:wasAttributedTo in PROV-O terms.

Layering on signed attestations / cross-checking against public information / TEE attestation / institutional authentication increases the strength of verification, but no matter how far you go, "the measuring instrument itself" cannot be verified. What this prototype demonstrates is the bottom layer of that stack — the realm where attribution is possible but verification is not. That is precisely why the record itself must note which layer a number stands on.


Why I wrote Keccak and ABI by hand

Installing viem or ethers would have done it in three lines. There are two reasons I deliberately didn't.

  1. Because it's lecture material. If the ABI stays magic, you can't explain "why 4 bytes." src/keccak.js and src/abi.js together are about 300 lines, short enough for students to read through.

  2. Because it keeps dependencies down to two. The smaller the supply-chain surface, the higher the odds that npm ci still works three years from now.

Node's crypto provides sha3-256, which is NIST SHA-3, and its padding differs from Ethereum's Keccak-256 (0x06 vs. 0x01), so it can't be reused. This one had to be implemented.

The supported range is address / uintN / intN / bool / bytesN / string / bytes and their dynamic arrays. Tuples and nested dynamic arrays are not handled. That's sufficient for a prototype, but if you're going to deal with arbitrary contracts in production, replace it with viem.


Known limitations

  • It trusts a single RPC. Sending the same query to multiple endpoints and cross-checking would add one layer of trust. Not implemented.

  • It cannot handle tuple types. Return values like Uniswap V3's slot0() cannot be decoded.

  • read_events scans 200 blocks by default. Public endpoints may reject broad eth_getLogs queries.

  • verify_anchor searches by substring match. If the anchor contract's ABI is known, it should decode the arguments properly and match against them.

  • Everything except the local network depends on public endpoints. To be safe against an outage on the day of the lecture, fork locally with anvil --fork-url.

File structure

src/keccak.js   Keccak-256(既知ベクタで固定)
src/abi.js      ABI エンコード/デコード
src/rpc.js      JSON-RPC クライアント + 読み取り専用ホワイトリスト
src/tools.js    ツール 10 個の実体。MCP から独立していて単体で呼べる
src/server.js   MCP サーバ(stdio)
test/unit.test.js      ネットワーク不要の単体テスト
test/smoke.mjs         実チェーンに対する疎通確認
test/mcp-handshake.mjs MCP プロトコルの往復確認

Available Tools

10 tools
account_infoアカウントを調べるA
Read-only

アドレスの残高・送信済みトランザクション数 (nonce)・コードの有無を返す。コードの有無で EOA(秘密鍵で操作するアカウント)とコントラクトを判別する。

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
blockNoブロック番号または latest / finalized など。既定は latest
addressYes0x から始まる 20 バイトのアドレス
networkNo対象ネットワーク。mainnet / sepolia / holesky / local か http(s) の URL。既定は mainnet

TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations declare readOnlyHint=true, openWorldHint=true, and destructiveHint=false. The description adds the nuance that this also tells you whether the address is a contract by checking code presence, and implies this is a lightweight read. It doesn't mention gas costs or that contract account code may change, but it's adequate given the annotations already communicate safety.

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?

The description consists of only two sentences that pack significant meaning: the first lists the returned fields, the second explains the EOA/contract distinction. No wasted words.

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

Completeness4/5

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

Given the low complexity (3 flat params, no output schema needed for a simple read), the description adequately covers the tool's purpose. It could benefit from a brief note on the output shape, but since no output schema is required and params are well-documented, this is nearly complete.

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 coverage is 100% and the schema describes each parameter (block, address, network) with defaults. The description doesn't need to add param semantics since the schema is complete and precise. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly states the tool returns balance, nonce, and code presence for an address, and explains how to distinguish EOA from contracts. It uses specific nouns (balance, nonce, code) beyond the tool name. It doesn't explicitly distinguish from siblings like read_transaction or call_contract, but the resource and outputs are specific enough to guess.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

The description implies usage for account-level queries and provides a decision rule for EOA vs contract. However, it doesn't explicitly state when NOT to use it or name alternative tools, though the 'code presence' explanation hints at contract inspection. Sibling names like chain_info and read_contract are present, so some cross-referencing guidance would improve it.

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

call_contractコントラクトの読み取り関数を呼ぶA
Read-only

任意のコントラクトの view / pure 関数を eth_call で呼ぶ。関数署名から keccak256 でセレクタを計算し、引数を ABI エンコードして送り、戻り値をデコードして返す。状態は変わらず、ガスもかからない。

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
argsNo引数の配列。署名の型と同じ順・同じ個数
blockNoこの時点の状態で呼ぶ。既定は latest
addressYesコントラクトアドレス
networkNo対象ネットワーク。mainnet / sepolia / holesky / local か http(s) の URL。既定は mainnet
outputsNo戻り値の型。例: ["uint256"] / ["string"]。省略すると生の 16 進のまま返す
signatureYes関数署名。例: "balanceOf(address)" / "totalSupply()"

TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Beyond the annotations (readOnlyHint, destructiveHint false), the description adds transparency about the internal process: keccak256 selector calculation, ABI encoding, and decoding of return values. It clarifies the read-only nature and no-gas behavior, which is consistent with annotations.

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?

The description is concise (two sentences) and front-loaded with the main action. It conveys the necessary information without redundancy, making it well-structured and easy to parse.

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

Completeness4/5

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

The description covers the essential aspects: purpose, process, and outcome. It lacks explicit mention of error handling or return value details, but given the schema richness and simplicity of the tool, it is sufficiently complete for a typical use case.

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?

The schema already provides full coverage of all parameters with descriptions. The description adds context to the overall flow but does not provide additional per-parameter semantics beyond what is in the schema. Baseline 3 is appropriate given high schema coverage.

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?

The description clearly states the tool's purpose: calling view/pure functions via eth_call, with explicit mention of selector computation and ABI encoding. It is distinct from sibling tools that read transactions, blocks, or tokens.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description implies usage for read-only queries ('view/pure', 'no state change, no gas') but does not explicitly contrast with alternatives or state when to prefer this tool over others. Guidance is implicit rather than explicit.

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

chain_infoチェーンの現況A
Read-only

チェーン ID、最新ブロック、基本手数料 (base fee)、ブロックの混み具合を返す。「いまネットワークはどうなっているか」を最初に見るためのツール。

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
networkNo対象ネットワーク。mainnet / sepolia / holesky / local か http(s) の URL。既定は mainnet

TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

注解已声明 readOnlyHint=true、destructiveHint=false、openWorldHint=true,安全属性覆盖充分。描述未披露额外行为(如缓存、速率限制),但也没有矛盾。由于注解已负担安全上下文,描述未添加更多行为信息,因此评为中等。

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?

描述为一句紧凑的日文句子,信息完整,无冗余。开头即点出返回内容,后接使用场景,效率极高。

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

Completeness4/5

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

工具参数少且简单,注解已涵盖安全性,描述充分覆盖目的和返回值,虽无输出 schema 但内容已列全。与兄弟工具相比,定位清晰,虽未提及错误或分页,但就复杂度而言已足够完整。

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?

参数 network 的 schema 覆盖率为100%,描述仅复述了 schema 中的默认值和可选值,没有新增语义。按规则高覆盖率时基线为3,无额外补偿。

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?

描述明确“返回链 ID、最新区块、基本费用和拥堵程度”,并指明这是“查看网络当前状态的初始工具”。动词“返回”与资源“链信息”明确,与兄弟工具(如 read_block、account_info)区分清晰。

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

描述提到“第一次查看网络状态”,暗示了适用场景,但没有明确说明何时不使用,也未指出替代工具。缺乏明确的“当……时使用”或“而非……”的排除条件,指南尚可但不够完整。

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

explain_selector関数セレクタ/イベント topic を計算するA
Read-only

関数署名やイベント署名から keccak256 を計算し、セレクタ(先頭 4 バイト)や topic0 を示す。ネットワークには一切アクセスしない。ABI がどこから来るのかを黒板で説明するためのツール。

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
signatureYes例: "transfer(address,uint256)" / "Transfer(address indexed from, address indexed to, uint256 value)"

TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false, and the description adds the important behavioral fact that it never accesses the network — information not present in annotations. It also clarifies it's a pure computation tool for educational use. No contradictions with annotations.

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?

Two concise sentences: the first states the core function and outputs, the second adds the no-network constraint and purpose. Every sentence earns its place with no redundancy or filler.

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?

For a simple one-parameter tool with strong annotations and no output schema, the description is complete. It explains what the tool does, what it outputs (selector/topic0), that it's offline, and its educational purpose. There is no ambiguity about usage or behavior.

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% (the single parameter 'signature' includes examples for both function and event signatures). The description adds no further parameter-level detail beyond what's already in the schema, so a baseline of 3 is appropriate.

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?

The description clearly states it calculates keccak256 for function/event signatures and shows the selector (first 4 bytes) or topic0. It names the specific resource (signatures) and the action (calculate/show), making it distinct from sibling tools that are all network-dependent.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

The description explicitly mentions 'no network access at all', which clearly distinguishes it from the network-heavy sibling tools. It also states its purpose ('to explain where ABI comes from on a whiteboard'), giving context. However, it doesn't explicitly name alternative tools or say 'use this when you need offline computation', so it's short of a 5.

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

prepare_unsigned_transaction未署名トランザクションを組み立てるA
Read-only

nonce・ガス見積もり・手数料を埋めた EIP-1559 形式のトランザクションを組み立てて返す。【重要】このサーバは署名も送信もしない。返るのは人間が MetaMask やハードウェアウォレットで内容を確認してから署名するための JSON。LLM に鍵を渡さないという境界を、実際に動く形で示すためのツール。

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
toYes宛先アドレス
argsNo関数の引数
fromYes送信元アドレス(nonce とガス見積もりに使うだけで、鍵は不要)
networkNo対象ネットワーク。mainnet / sepolia / holesky / local か http(s) の URL。既定は mainnet
signatureNo呼び出す関数の署名。例: "transfer(address,uint256)"
value_ethNo送金額を ETH 単位の文字列で。既定は "0"

TDQS

A4.7/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

readOnlyHint=trueとdestructiveHint=falseのアノテーションと整合し、説明では「署名も送信もしない」と明記。さらに「LLMに鍵を渡さないという境界」という重要な設計意図が追加されており、単に安全操作であるだけでなく、その目的まで伝わる。これはアノテーション以上の価値を提供している。

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?

2文で構成され、最初の文でツールの機能を明確に述べ、2文目で重要な注意点と目的を説明している。冗長な情報は一切なく、必要な情報が効率的に配置されている。

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

Completeness4/5

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

出力スキーマがないため、返り値の詳細は説明されていないが、説明に「人間がMetaMaskやハードウェアウォレットで内容を確認してから署名するためのJSON」とあり、利用目的が明確で出力の概要は伝わる。パラメータも6つで複雑さは中程度であり、説明が十分に補完している。ただし、完全な出力形式の例があればさらに良かった。

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters5/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

パラメータのスキーマ説明は100%網羅されているが、説明はそれを超える情報を加えている。特に「from」アドレスがnonceとガス見積もりにのみ使用され鍵が不要、という重要なセマンティクスが説明文に含まれており、スキーマだけでは得られない情報がある。さらに「value_eth」の既定値や「network」の既定値などもスキーマにない補足がある(ただしスキーマにも既定値はある)。

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?

説明には具体的な動詞(組み立てて返す)、具体的なリソース(EIP-1559形式のトランザクション)、そして結果が人間の確認用JSONであることが明記されている。さらに送信/署名しないと明確な境界が述べられており、read系の兄弟ツールとの差別化にもつながっている。

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

「署名も送信もしない」という明示的な使用制限があり、返り値が人間の確認用であると書かれている。ただし、いつ使うべきかに関する明確な指示や、代わりに使うべきツール(例: 署名が必要な場合は別のツール)への言及はない。

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

read_blockブロックを読むA
Read-only

ブロックのヘッダ情報(親ハッシュ、時刻、ガス使用量、収録トランザクション数)を返す。

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
blockNoブロック番号または latest。既定は latest
networkNo対象ネットワーク。mainnet / sepolia / holesky / local か http(s) の URL。既定は mainnet
include_transactionsNo収録トランザクションのハッシュ一覧(先頭 50 件)も返す

TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false, covering safety. Description adds behavior: returns header info and optionally first 50 transaction hashes (if include_transactions=true). Still, lacks details on error cases, network handling, or whether latest is resolved dynamically. Given read-only annotation, this is acceptable but not rich.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Single sentence, efficient and front-loaded with the core information. No fluff. Would be 5 if it included a usage guideline, but given its simplicity, it's near-optimal.

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

Completeness4/5

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

Tool is simple (3 optional params, read-only, no output schema). Description covers purpose and optional behavior (50-transaction limit). Could mention that network accepts URL, but that's in schema. With good annotations and full schema coverage, it's sufficiently complete for its simplicity.

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 covers 100% of parameters with descriptions. Description adds nothing beyond param names. It mentions '先頭 50 件' in include_transactions description, so schema already explains behavior. Baseline 3 is correct; the description does not need extra param info since schema is complete.

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?

Description clearly states: reads block header info and specifies exact fields (parent hash, time, gas used, transaction count). Differentiates from siblings like read_transaction, account_info, and call_contract by focusing on block-level data. Even without title/name details, the verb '返す' plus resource 'ブロックのヘッダ情報' makes purpose explicit.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

No explicit when-to-use or alternatives mentioned. The description implies usage for block header queries, but doesn't exclude cases like needing full transactions (which could be handled by read_transaction) or chain info (chain_info). Basic context given, but no guidance on choosing this over other sibling tools.

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

read_eventsイベントログを読むA
Read-only

コントラクトが発火したイベントを取得してデコードする。イベント署名の keccak256 が topic0 になり、indexed の引数だけが topic に載る、という仕組みがそのまま見える。dApp の画面更新はこれを購読している。

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNoデコードして返す件数。既定 20
addressNo絞り込むコントラクトアドレス。省略すると全体から探す(重い)
networkNo対象ネットワーク。mainnet / sepolia / holesky / local か http(s) の URL。既定は mainnet
to_blockNo終了ブロック。既定は latest
from_blockNo開始ブロック。既定は最新から 200 ブロック前
event_signatureYesイベント署名。indexed も書く。例: "Transfer(address indexed from, address indexed to, uint256 value)"

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

The annotations already indicate read-only, open-world, and non-destructive behavior. The description adds valuable context about how events are decoded (topic0, indexed arguments) and its typical use case in dApp UIs, going beyond the annotation basics without contradicting them.

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?

The description is concise, consisting of three short sentences that convey the core functionality, technical detail, and typical usage. No redundancy or unnecessary elaboration.

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

Completeness4/5

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

Given the absence of an output schema, the description sufficiently explains what the tool does and its technical underpinnings. It covers the purpose, the event topic mechanism, and a real-world use case, providing enough context for a user to understand its role. It does not describe return format, but that is not required without an output schema.

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?

The input schema provides comprehensive descriptions for all parameters (coverage 100%). The tool description does not add parameter-specific meaning; it only gives general context about the event decoding process. Baseline of 3 is appropriate.

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?

The description clearly states the tool's function: retrieving and decoding contract events. It also explains the topic structure, making the purpose precise and distinct from sibling tools like read_transaction or read_block.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

The description implies usage by mentioning dApp UI subscriptions and the technical topic mechanism, but it does not explicitly compare to alternatives or state when to prefer this tool over others. However, the distinct purpose and sibling names make the appropriate context clear.

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

read_tokenトークンを調べるA
Read-only

ERC-20 / ERC-721 / ERC-1155 を判別し、名称・記号・小数桁・総供給量を読む。holder を渡せば残高、token_id を渡せば NFT の所有者と tokenURI も読む。

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
holderNo残高を調べたいアドレス
addressYesトークンコントラクトのアドレス
networkNo対象ネットワーク。mainnet / sepolia / holesky / local か http(s) の URL。既定は mainnet
token_idNoERC-721 のトークン ID

TDQS

A4.4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

The annotations already declare this as a read-only, non-destructive operation. The description adds behavioral context by explaining what the tool returns for different parameters, which is beyond the annotations. No contradiction with annotations.

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?

The description is two concise sentences, front-loaded with the core function, then optional behavior. No redundant information, perfectly efficient.

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

Completeness4/5

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

Given the complexity of handling multiple token standards and optional params, the description provides adequate coverage of functionality. It doesn't describe the exact output format, but since no output schema exists, it partially compensates by listing what data is read. Minor gaps remain about error handling, but overall it is sufficient for a read tool.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The schema covers all parameters with descriptions, but the tool description adds semantics by explaining how holder and token_id affect the output (balance vs. NFT owner/URI). It also clarifies the network default, exceeding the schema's basic param descriptions.

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?

The description clearly states the tool reads token metadata (name, symbol, decimals, total supply) and optionally balance or NFT owner/URI. It uses specific verbs ('read', 'identify') and a clear resource (token), distinguishing it from siblings like account_info or call_contract.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

The description explains when to use the optional parameters (holder for balance, token_id for NFT details), giving clear context for usage. However, it does not explicitly compare to alternatives or state when not to use, so it lacks exclusions.

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

read_transactionトランザクションを読むB
Read-only

トランザクションと領収書 (receipt) を突き合わせて、送信者・宛先・送金額・ガス・実際に払った手数料・成否・calldata の関数セレクタを人間が読める形で返す。Etherscan の画面を読むのと同じ作業。

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
hashYes0x から始まる 32 バイトのトランザクションハッシュ
networkNo対象ネットワーク。mainnet / sepolia / holesky / local か http(s) の URL。既定は mainnet

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, indicating a safe read operation. The description adds that it cross-references the receipt and returns human-readable fields, which is useful but doesn't detail any constraints like requirements for the network parameter or handling of pending transactions. With annotations providing the safety profile, a score of 3 is appropriate.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is concise, with two sentences that pack substantial information about what the tool returns and its analogy to Etherscan. It is front-loaded with the main verb and resource, and every sentence contributes value. No wasted words.

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

Completeness3/5

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

Given the tool's moderate complexity, the description covers the key outputs and the analogy to Etherscan. With no output schema, the description should clarify return values, and it does list the fields. However, it does not mention edge cases like pending transactions or error conditions, but for a read-only tool with good annotations, this is acceptable. A score of 3 reflects that it is adequate but not exhaustive.

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%, so the schema already explains both parameters (hash and network). The description mentions 'network' implicitly through 'Etherscan' context but adds no extra syntax or format details beyond the schema. Baseline 3 is correct when the schema fully covers parameters.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly states the tool's purpose: to read a transaction and its receipt, returning sender, destination, amount, gas, actual fee, success/failure, and calldata function selector in human-readable form. It distinguishes from siblings by focusing on transaction-level details, though it doesn't 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.

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description implies the tool is for reading transaction details, similar to viewing Etherscan, but does not explicitly state when to use it versus alternatives like read_block or call_contract. It mentions it reads both transaction and receipt, providing some context, but no exclusions or alternative tool names.

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

verify_anchorチェーンに刻まれたハッシュと手元のファイルを突き合わせるA
Read-only

手元のファイル(またはテキスト)の keccak256 を計算し、指定したトランザクションの calldata やイベントログにその値が現れるかを確認する。存在証明とタイムスタンプの検証。結果には「これで何が証明できて、何が証明できないか」を必ず併記する。

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
textNoファイルの代わりに直接テキストを渡す
networkNo対象ネットワーク。mainnet / sepolia / holesky / local か http(s) の URL。既定は mainnet
tx_hashYesアンカーしたトランザクションのハッシュ
file_pathNo照合したいローカルファイルのパス
expected_hashNo既に計算済みの keccak256 を直接渡す

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint and openWorldHint. The description adds behavioral context by explaining that the tool checks both calldata and event logs, and that the result includes an explicit statement of what can and cannot be proven. This is valuable beyond 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.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is two sentences, front-loaded with the action, and ends with a note about the output's epistemic caveat. Every sentence earns its place with no redundancy or filler.

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

Completeness4/5

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

For a tool with no output schema, the description gives a reasonable sense of the output by mentioning the proof-limitation note. It does not explicitly clarify that only one of text/file_path/expected_hash should be provided, nor does it describe the return structure in detail, but the core behavior is well covered.

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 coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all five parameters. The description mentions file/text as input options but does not elaborate on the relationship between file_path, text, and expected_hash, nor does it add format details. It meets the baseline but does not add significant parameter meaning.

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?

The description clearly states the core action: compute the keccak256 of a local file/text and verify whether that value appears in a given transaction's calldata or event logs. It also specifies the purpose as existence proof and timestamp verification, which distinguishes it from the sibling read/query tools.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

The description implies usage context: it is for verifying that a file's hash is anchored on-chain, useful for existence proofs and timestamp verification. However, it does not explicitly mention alternatives or state when not to use this tool, so it stops short of a 5.

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

Tool Schema Changelog

Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. 10 tool updatesv0.1.0
    • First observedaccount_info
    • First observedcall_contract
    • First observedchain_info
    • First observedexplain_selector
    • First observedprepare_unsigned_transaction
    • First observedread_block
    • First observedread_events
    • First observedread_token
    • First observedread_transaction
    • First observedverify_anchor

TDQS

A4/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

Each tool addresses a distinct blockchain data aspect: network info, account info, transaction details, block details, contract calls, token data, event logs, unsigned tx preparation, anchor verification, and selector computation. Even call_contract and read_token serve different levels of abstraction, avoiding functional overlap.

Naming Consistency4/5

Most tools follow a verb_noun pattern (read_transaction, call_contract, prepare_unsigned_transaction), but chain_info and account_info are noun_noun, creating a minor inconsistency. All names are descriptive and underscore-separated, which helps clarity.

Tool Count5/5

With 10 tools, the server provides comprehensive coverage of blockchain reading and related utilities without unnecessary redundancy. The count is well-balanced for its stated purpose.

Completeness4/5

The server covers core read operations (chain, account, transactions, blocks, contracts, tokens, events) and adjacent utilities (tx preparation, hashing). Missing features like batch transaction listing or account history are minor gaps that agents can work around.

Maintenance

ActivityMaintained
ResponsivenessNo issues

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