media_like
Like a media post
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| notification_message | No | Short user-facing sentence for this action if the follow-up reply fails. Plain text only; do not mention template syntax or variable names. |
Like a media post
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| notification_message | No | Short user-facing sentence for this action if the follow-up reply fails. Plain text only; do not mention template syntax or variable names. |
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 behavioral burden and does not meet it. It says nothing about whether the operation is idempotent when the post is already liked, whether it can be undone (unlike), what authentication or context identifies the target post, or what side effects (counts, notifications) occur.
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?
A single short sentence with no waste, front-loading the action. It is efficient, though the terseness borders on under-specification rather than disciplined brevity.
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 mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the definition is too thin. Most notably it never explains how the target media post is identified, since the only declared parameter is a fallback notification message.
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%, so the single parameter (notification_message) is fully documented in the schema and the baseline of 3 applies. The description adds no additional meaning about the parameter or about how the target post is specified.
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 names a specific verb (like) and resource (media post), which is unambiguous against siblings like media_comment. It does not, however, explicitly differentiate itself from adjacent read/comment tools or state the scope of the 'like' action.
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 on when to use this versus media_comment or other media tools, and no prerequisites or exclusions are given. The agent must infer usage entirely from the name.
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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