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Ranked web search results.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "q": "<q>"
    },
    "name": "search"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
qYesSearch query

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / q
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Search query",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / required
      Added value: +[
      +  "q"
      +]
  2. Added

TDQS

C2.5/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavior, but it only says results are ranked. It omits external network access, rate limits, auth requirements, and result content (URLs, snippets), leaving the agent unable to anticipate how the tool behaves.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The description is a single terse fragment with no wasted words, but it is under-specified for a tool with no annotations or output schema. It is concise to a fault rather than appropriately sized.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a web search tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description should explain return values and behavioral traits. It does neither beyond 'ranked', leaving the definition incomplete.

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?

The single parameter q is fully documented in the schema as 'Search query', so the description's lack of parameter detail is acceptable. It adds no syntax or format meaning beyond the schema, which is baseline for 100% coverage.

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

Purpose3/5

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

The description 'Ranked web search results' names the resource and output ordering but uses a noun phrase rather than a verb and offers no differentiation from siblings like search_web or x402_search. An agent can infer it performs a web search, but the purpose is stated vaguely.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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 tool versus the many sibling search/research tools (e.g., search_web, x402_search, research). The description provides no context, prerequisites, 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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