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read_page

Any public storefront page as Markdown, by path: /, /shop, /shop/, /shop//, /about, /subscribe, /faq, /blog, /blog/, /become-a-reseller.

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": {
      "path": "<path>"
    },
    "name": "read_page"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathYesA path on this site, starting with /

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full disclosure burden. It does add real context by disclosing the output format (Markdown) and constraining scope to public pages, which implies no auth is needed for listed paths. It says nothing about behavior on invalid paths, missing slugs, rate limits, or whether private/dynamic pages are excluded.

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?

A single front-loaded sentence opens with the deliverable (page as Markdown) before the path list. The long enumeration is verbose but each item earns its place by defining the addressable URL space; there is no filler prose.

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?

For a one-parameter read tool with no output schema and no annotations, the description covers the essentials: what is returned, in what format, and for which paths. Only edge-case behavior (invalid path, missing slug, non-public pages) is left unspecified, which is a minor gap at this complexity level.

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 coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3, but the description genuinely adds a path grammar beyond the schema's generic 'A path on this site, starting with /'. The concrete patterns (/, /shop/<range>/<slug>, /blog/<slug>, etc.) effectively serve as an enum that the schema lacks, materially improving the agent's ability to form a valid argument.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description states a concrete resource and return format: a public storefront page rendered as Markdown, keyed by path. It is specific enough that an agent immediately knows this is a content-fetch tool, though it never names or contrasts with any sibling tool (get_drink, get_price_list, search_drinks), which happen to be unrelated so the risk is low.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Usage is only implied: the enumerated path list tells the agent what kinds of pages are addressable, which is a form of scoping. There is no explicit when-to-use statement, no mention of when-not to use it, and no routing to sibling tools for drinks, pricing, or search.

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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