get_model_lineage
MCP-Agents tool get_model_lineage. Same name as the live catalog on https://agents.securelend.ai.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
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No arguments | |||
MCP-Agents tool get_model_lineage. Same name as the live catalog on https://agents.securelend.ai.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It says nothing about side effects, read-only nature, authentication requirements, or any other behavioral traits, leaving the agent completely uninformed.
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 sentence, but it is under-specified rather than concise. It contains only a name repetition and an external URL, providing no useful content that earns its place.
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, output schema, and any descriptive content, the agent has no way to understand what the tool returns, what inputs it might accept, or what side effects it has. The description is completely inadequate for a tool with this level of complexity.
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 schema defines zero parameters, so the baseline score is 4. The description adds no parameter information, but there are no parameters to document, so this is acceptable. However, the schema's additionalProperties:true is left ambiguous and the description does not clarify whether arbitrary keys are expected.
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 only restates the tool name and points to a live catalog URL. It neither states an action nor identifies the resource being operated on, making it essentially a tautology with no meaningful purpose.
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?
There is no guidance whatsoever about when to use this tool versus siblings like get_model_policy, list_models, or toggle_model. The agent is given no context for selection.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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