SnowSure — Snow & Ski

Resort webcams

get_webcam_status

Read-onlyIdempotent

Get live webcam links and status for a resort to see current on-mountain conditions visually — answers "show me the webcam / live cam at ", "current conditions on camera", and named-cam lookups.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`slug`	No	Resort slug or name, e.g. "portillo" or "Portillo". Required unless `resort` is given.
`resort`	No	Same as `slug`: the resort slug or name. Pass either one.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`markdown`	No	Human-readable markdown summary of the tool result (may be omitted when structuredContent carries a typed payload; content[0].text always has the prose).

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed3 schema fields changedSep 16, 2026

addedInput schema / properties / resort

Added value: +{
+  "description": "Same as `slug`: the resort slug or name. Pass either one.",
+  "type": "string"
+}

changedInput schema / properties / slug / description

Previous value: -"Resort slug"New value: +"Resort slug or name, e.g. \"portillo\" or \"Portillo\". Required unless `resort` is given."

removedInput schema / required
```
Removed value: -[
-  "slug"
-]
```

Changed2 schema fields changedJul 2, 2026

changedOutput schema / properties / markdown / description

Previous value: -"Human-readable markdown summary of the tool result."New value: +"Human-readable markdown summary of the tool result (may be omitted when structuredContent carries a typed payload; content[0].text always has the prose)."

removedOutput schema / required
```
Removed value: -[
-  "markdown"
-]
```

First observedJun 19, 2026

TDQS

A4/5.0

Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already cover the safety profile: readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false. The description adds that the tool returns live links and status, but does not disclose behavioral edge cases such as cameras being offline, unavailable, or requiring special access. It is consistent with annotations and adds modest context beyond 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?

A single well-structured sentence that front-loads the core action, then immediately provides concrete example queries. Every phrase earns its place; there is no filler or repetition of the title.

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 tool is simple, has an output schema, and the annotations plus parameter descriptions cover most operational context. The one minor gap is that the one-of requirement for slug/resort is stated in the schema but not reinforced in the description, and the description does not mention camera-availability caveats.

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 input schema already fully documents slug and resort. The description only reinforces that the tool operates on a resort without adding new parameter-level detail, formats, or precedence rules. Baseline 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 opens with a specific verb and resource: 'Get live webcam links and status for a resort.' It clearly distinguishes this from siblings like get_road_cameras and get_resort_photos by emphasizing live webcams and named-cam lookups. An agent can understand exactly what this tool returns.

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 provides concrete natural-language triggers: 'show me the webcam / live cam at <resort>', 'current conditions on camera', and named-cam lookups. This gives clear context for when to invoke the tool, though it does not explicitly state when not to use it or name alternatives like get_road_cameras.

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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