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image search

get_api_v1_images

image search Billing per call: 1 Credits.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
sNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. First observed

TDQS

D1.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only mentions billing credits but does not explain any side effects, rate limits, required authentication, or what occurs on failure. For a search tool that returns data, there is no note about pagination or result limits.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

Under-specification: the description is too brief to be considered concise because it omits essential information. It is not front-loaded with useful content; it merely repeats the title and adds a billing note.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Given that there is no output schema, no annotations, and minimal parameter description, the description is entirely inadequate. It does not explain what the agent can expect from the tool or how to use it appropriately. For a tool with a single parameter, more context is needed.

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 schema includes a parameter 's' with a title 'search term' and an example, but the description does not add any further meaning. With only one parameter and 0% schema description coverage, the description could have easily clarified the format or semantics, but it does not. The schema itself provides some clarity via the title and example, so a baseline of 3 is appropriate.

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

Purpose2/5

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

The description is extremely vague, just 'image search' which merely restates the title. It does not specify what the tool returns (e.g., image URLs, metadata) or how it differs from sibling tools like web search or favicon retrieval. The verb is weak and the resource is not clearly defined.

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

Usage Guidelines1/5

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 sibling tools. It does not mention any context, prerequisites, or alternatives. The only additional info is about billing, which is not about usage context.

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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