Read page
get_page_markdownReads a page of this site as markdown.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| route | Yes | Site route to read, such as /blog/hello-world. |
get_page_markdownReads a page of this site as markdown.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| route | Yes | Site route to read, such as /blog/hello-world. |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description contributes the output format ('as markdown'), which is genuinely useful given there is no output schema, but says nothing about failure modes for bad routes or how the page is fetched.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
A single front-loaded sentence with zero filler. Everything stated earns its place.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a one-parameter, read-only tool whose annotations cover the safety profile, the essentials are present. It is still thin on what 'this site' scopes to and what happens for invalid or non-page routes, which matters given the absence of an output schema.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 100% and the route parameter is documented with a concrete example ('/blog/hello-world'), so the schema carries the burden. The description adds no syntax or format detail beyond what the schema already provides; baseline 3 applies.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
States a specific verb and resource ('Reads a page ... as markdown'), which is clear on its own and distinguishable from list_pages and search_pages. It does not, however, differentiate itself from the sibling convert_html_to_markdown, so the agent must infer the boundary.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
There is no when-to-use guidance, no exclusions, and no named alternative. An agent reading this cannot tell whether to use it or convert_html_to_markdown, and 'this site' is never defined.
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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