Preview an ad page
soclo_ad_pages_previewThe rendered page HTML for the owner to look at before publishing. Free.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | The ad page id from soclo_ad_pages_list or a create result. |
soclo_ad_pages_previewThe rendered page HTML for the owner to look at before publishing. Free.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | The ad page id from soclo_ad_pages_list or a create result. |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds two genuinely new facts – the return is rendered HTML and the call is free – which is useful context beyond the schema, but it says nothing about how the HTML is delivered (inline string vs. URL) or about pagination/size limits.
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?
Two short fragments with no filler, and the core deliverable is front-loaded in the first clause. Slightly clipped to the point of losing the action verb, but nothing is redundant.
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?
For a single-parameter read tool with full annotation coverage, the description plus schema is close to sufficient. However, with no output schema present, the description should clarify the shape of the returned HTML (inline vs. link, whether it is a full document), which it leaves ambiguous.
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 description coverage is 100% and the only parameter 'id' is documented with its source (soclo_ad_pages_list or a create result). The description adds no parameter meaning at all, so the baseline 3 applies when the schema carries the full burden.
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 states the artifact produced ('the rendered page HTML') and the audience ('the owner'), implying a preview/read of an existing ad page. But it omits the verb and never distinguishes this from adjacent siblings such as soclo_ad_pages_get or soclo_page_preview, so an agent must infer that this renders rather than fetches structured data.
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?
'before publishing' gives a usable timing cue that ties the tool to the publish flow. There is still no explicit guidance on when to prefer this over soclo_ad_pages_get or soclo_ads_get_ad_previews, so the usage is implied rather than stated.
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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