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Update your startup's public page (owner or operator)

ic_startup_update_profile
Idempotent

Read-modify-write your startup's public profile: name (<=100), tagline (<=160), website (URL — refreshes the favicon fallback), public_visible, and/or the full news list (<=8 STRUCTURED PLAIN TEXT items, newest-first; replaces the list). NO HTML anywhere — text is plain-text defanged, not HTML-sanitized. The slug is immutable + must already exist (seeded from data/startups.ts). Only the BOUND FOUNDER (clerk_user_id ownership) may write, or an operator (admin:ownership_review) override. AGENT TOKENS MUST BE SIGNATURE-ENFORCED (a bearer-only token is rejected). Omitted fields are left unchanged. Returns { ok, profile }. Required scope: startup:edit.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameNoDisplay name (<=100 chars, plain text).
newsNoReplacement news list, newest-first (<=8 items). Replaces the existing list. Omit to leave news unchanged.
slugYesImmutable startup slug (seeded from data/startups.ts). Must already exist.
taglineNoOne-line tagline (<=160 chars, plain text). Empty string clears it.
websiteNoHomepage URL (normalized; refreshes the favicon fallback). Empty string clears it.
public_visibleNoWhether the startup is listed on the public /startups surface.

TDQS

A4.5/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Adds extensive context beyond annotations: 'read-modify-write' pattern, plain-text defanging (not sanitized), favicon refresh on website change, news list replacement, auth requirements. Annotations indicate idempotentHint=true and destructiveHint=false, and description aligns with these (overwrite is idempotent patch, not destructive). No contradiction.

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?

Single dense paragraph, front-loaded with main purpose, then constraints. Every sentence adds information, though could be more readable with bullet points. Still concise for the amount of detail.

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?

Covers auth, input constraints, side effects, and return format ({ ok, profile }). Lacks detailed response shape, but minimal return info is acceptable. Given complexity (6 params, nested news array), description is thorough.

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?

Schema has 100% coverage, so baseline is 3. Description adds value: clarifies 'empty string clears it' for tagline/website, 'Omit to leave news unchanged', 'auto-stamped if absent' for id and posted_at, and formatting constraints (plain text, structured).

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 updates a startup's public profile, listing specific fields (name, tagline, website, public_visible, news list). It distinguishes itself from siblings like ic_startup_list (list startups) and ic_startup_post_news (post news) by focusing on full profile update.

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?

Provides explicit guidelines: no HTML, slug immutability, founder/operator auth, signature-enforced tokens, omitted fields unchanged, required scope. Lacks explicit comparison to alternatives or when to avoid, but constraints are clear.

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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TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Disambiguation4/5

Most tools are clearly scoped to distinct actions (e.g., ic_hack_apply vs. ic_hack_register, ic_rooms_create vs. ic_rooms_join). A few pairs could confuse an agent: floor10_submit_highlight vs. floorcast_push both submit HighlightStories but to different queues, and ic_directory_search / ic_agent_directory_lookup / ic_admin_list_members overlap in searching members. Overall, the long descriptions help disambiguate, but the volume requires careful reading.

Naming Consistency3/5

The dominant pattern is ic_<domain>_<verb>_<object> (e.g., ic_admin_list_pending_events, ic_headsets_checkout), but there are notable deviations: floor10_* and floorcast_* prefixes break the ic_ convention, and a few tools use noun-style names (ic_health, ic_capabilities, ic_donations_total). Verb placement also varies (get_* vs *_get, e.g., ic_get_my_membership vs. ic_membership_set_profile). Still, most names are readable and predictable.

Tool Count1/5

175 tools is an extreme count for a single MCP server, far beyond the 50+ threshold that indicates an unwieldy surface. While the platform covers many domains (events, files, hackathon, headsets, prints, rooms, etc.), bundling everything into one server makes discovery and selection difficult. This would be better split into several narrowly-scoped servers.

Completeness4/5

The tool set covers nearly every lifecycle for each domain: CRUD for files/folders, full hackathon admissions and judging, headset lending with waivers and incidents, print farm submission and handoffs, and room coordination. Minor gaps exist: no delete for files/folders, no cancel for events, and some actions (like revoking a Z.ai key or tearing down a room) are explicitly left to human console use. Overall, the surface is remarkably comprehensive for the stated scope.