DaedalMap Disaster and Geospatial Data

Get Catalog

get_catalog

Read-onlyIdempotent

Discover data packs or geometry families progressively: lite selection, full metric/query inventory, or a raw catalog download URL. Choose one result and call get_pack next. Current catalog: The same geography tools work worldwide across a cataloged baseline of 252 geographic entities, reaching up to Admin 2. Where additional country releases are available, the same calls automatically return deeper administrative tiers or maintained reference families. Additional detail is currently available for Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`detail`	No	Use lite to select a pack, full for expanded metric/query inventories, or download for the complete raw catalog URL.	lite
`catalog`	No	Catalog family. The geography facade defaults to geometry; other facades default to data.	data
`country_scope`	No	Optional ISO3 focus for catalog='geometry' with detail='lite'.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`error`	No
`packs`	No
`detail`	No
`reason`	No
`catalog`	No
`guidance`	No
`warnings`	No
`next_step`	No
`pack_count`	No
`provenance`	No
`request_id`	No
`download_url`	No
`generated_at`	No
`clarification`	No
`tool_families`	No
`catalog_version`	No

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed9 schema fields changedSep 21, 2026

addedInput schema / properties / catalog

Added value: +{
+  "default": "data",
+  "description": "Catalog family. The geography facade defaults to geometry; other facades default to data.",
+  "enum": [
+    "data",
+    "geometry"
+  ],
+  "type": "string"
+}

addedInput schema / properties / country_scope

Added value: +{
+  "description": "Optional ISO3 focus for catalog='geometry' with detail='lite'.",
+  "type": "string"
+}

addedInput schema / properties / detail

Added value: +{
+  "default": "lite",
+  "description": "Use lite to select a pack, full for expanded metric/query inventories, or download for the complete raw catalog URL.",
+  "enum": [
+    "lite",
+    "full",
+    "download"
+  ],
+  "type": "string"
+}

changedOutput schema / anyOf

Previous value: -[
-  {
-    "required": [
-      "packs"
-    ]
-  },
-  {
-    "required": [
-      "error"
-    ]
-  }
-]New value: +[
+  {
+    "required": [
+      "catalog",
+      "detail"
+    ]
+  },
+  {
+    "required": [
+      "error"
+    ]
+  }
+]

addedOutput schema / properties / catalog

Added value: +{
+  "enum": [
+    "data",
+    "geometry"
+  ],
+  "type": "string"
+}

addedOutput schema / properties / detail

Added value: +{
+  "enum": [
+    "lite",
+    "full",
+    "download"
+  ],
+  "type": "string"
+}

addedOutput schema / properties / download_url
```
Added value: +{
+  "type": "string"
+}
```

addedOutput schema / properties / next_step / anyOf

Added value: +[
+  {
+    "required": [
+      "action"
+    ]
+  },
+  {
+    "required": [
+      "tool"
+    ]
+  }
+]

removedOutput schema / properties / next_step / required
```
Removed value: -[
-  "action"
-]
```

Changed1 schema field changedSep 13, 2026

changedOutput schema / (root)

Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
+  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
+  "additionalProperties": true,
+  "anyOf": [
+    {
+      "required": [
+        "packs"
+      ]
+    },
+    {
+      "required": [
+        "error"
+      ]
+    }
+  ],
+  "properties": {
+    "catalog_version": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "clarification": {
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "error": {
+      "additionalProperties": true,
+      "properties": {
+        "code": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "details": {
+          "type": "object"
+        },
+        "message": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "retry_hint": {
+          "type": "string"
+        }
+      },
+      "required": [
+        "code",
+        "message"
+      ],
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "generated_at": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "guidance": {
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "next_step": {
+      "additionalProperties": true,
+      "properties": {
+        "action": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "arguments": {
+          "type": "object"
+        },
+        "tool": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "url": {
+          "type": "string"
+        }
+      },
+      "required": [
+        "action"
+      ],
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "pack_count": {
+      "minimum": 0,
+      "type": "integer"
+    },
+    "packs": {
+      "items": {
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "provenance": {
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "reason": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "request_id": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "tool_families": {
+      "items": {
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "warnings": {
+      "items": {
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    }
+  },
+  "type": "object"
+}

First observedApr 10, 2026

TDQS

A4.1/5.0

Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds valuable behavioral context: the catalog is progressive, the same calls automatically return deeper tiers for certain countries, and the current catalog baseline is 252 geographic entities up to Admin 2. This goes beyond the annotations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is well-structured with a clear first sentence stating the tool's purpose, followed by a useful catalog context paragraph. It's slightly verbose with the country list, but every sentence adds meaningful context about scope and behavior. The key usage guidance is front-loaded.

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?

Given the output schema exists and annotations cover safety, the description is fairly complete. It explains the progressive discovery flow, names the next step (get_pack), and describes the catalog scope. Minor gap: it doesn't explicitly describe what the output schema contains, but the output schema itself covers that. It could also clarify when to use get_data vs get_catalog, but the sibling context is minimal.

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 schema already documents all three parameters thoroughly. The description adds context about the progressive discovery flow and country scope behavior, but doesn't add significant new parameter-level meaning beyond what the schema provides. 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 clearly states the tool's purpose: discover data packs or geometry families progressively, with three levels of detail (lite, full, download). It distinguishes itself from siblings by explicitly saying to call get_pack next after choosing a result, and the catalog parameter differentiates data vs geometry families.

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 clear usage context: use lite to select a pack, full for expanded inventories, download for raw catalog URL. It names get_pack as the next step. However, it doesn't explicitly contrast with get_data or get_tool_help, though the progressive discovery flow is implied.

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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