feed_change_report
RSS or Atom feed change report from supplied snapshots. Costs $0.15 Base USDC.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| input | Yes |
RSS or Atom feed change report from supplied snapshots. Costs $0.15 Base USDC.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| input | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It does disclose a concrete cost of $0.15 Base USDC and hints that snapshots are inputs rather than fetched, but it does not explain whether the tool compares two snapshots, what outputs it returns, whether network access is needed, or any authentication requirements.
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 front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It leads with the tool's core function and then provides the important cost detail, which is relevant for agent decision-making.
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 tool has no annotations, an opaque input schema, and no output schema, the description is far too thin to support correct invocation. It conveys the general purpose and cost but leaves essential details about input formatting and expected output unresolved.
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 input schema is essentially opaque: a required nested object with no defined properties and additionalProperties true. With 0% schema description coverage, the description must explain how to provide parameters, but it only vaguely mentions 'supplied snapshots' without specifying keys, formats, or snapshot structure.
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 identifies a specific resource, RSS or Atom feeds, and states the tool produces a change report from supplied snapshots. It is clearly distinguishable from generic sibling tools like json_change_report or changelog_generator by its feed-specific scope, though it lacks an explicit verb and does not name an alternative.
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 given about when to use this tool versus the many sibling change-report and diff tools. The phrase 'from supplied snapshots' implies a prerequisite, but there is no explicit context, exclusions, or alternative selection guidance.
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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