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Read connection instructions

get_connection_methods
Read-onlyIdempotent

Read connection instructions for the installed Desktop plugin, direct local MCP, Internet chat connectors and the browser extension fallback. Use the method supported by the chosen host; a Desktop plugin can offer Local and Remote modes.

Tool call template

This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {},
    "name": "get_connection_methods"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A3.9/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare this as a read-only, idempotent, non-destructive operation. The description adds useful behavioral context by naming the supported connection instruction categories and noting that a Desktop plugin can offer Local and Remote modes.

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?

The description is two tight sentences with no wasted wording. The core purpose is front-loaded, followed by a brief usage note about host-supported methods.

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?

For a simple, no-parameter, read-only instruction tool with full annotation coverage, the description gives enough context to understand what it returns conceptually. It could be slightly stronger by clarifying the return format or its exact relationship to sibling connection tools.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

There are zero parameters, so there is no parameter semantics gap for the description to cover. The schema is effectively complete for an empty input object.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific verb and resource: reading connection instructions for several host/connector types. It is clear what the tool does, but it does not explicitly distinguish itself from nearby siblings such as get_connection, check_connection, or view_connection.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The sentence 'Use the method supported by the chosen host' gives some implied guidance about selecting a connection method, but it does not say when to call this tool instead of sibling connection-related tools, nor does it list alternatives or exclusions.

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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