Get Favicon Stats
get_favicon_statsGet favicon statistics.
Input Schema
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Output Schema
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get_favicon_statsGet favicon statistics.
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description adds no behavioral detail beyond the implied read operation, which is consistent with the annotations (readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false, openWorldHint=true). The annotations already declare the safety profile, so the description's lack of additional context is acceptable but not enriching. 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.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single three-word sentence, using no unnecessary words. It is maximally concise for a simple no-parameter stats endpoint.
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?
The tool is a no-parameter getter with a likely rich output schema, but the description leaves 'statistics' undefined—no indication of scope (global, per-scan), time range, or categories. For a sibling-heavy context, this may lead to confusion with other stats endpoints. The output schema exists, so return values needn't be described, but the semantics of 'favicon statistics' could be clearer.
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?
The input schema has no parameters (0 required, 0 total), and the schema description coverage is 100% vacuously. The description doesn't need to explain parameters, and the 4 baseline applies due to zero params.
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?
The description names the action 'Get' and the resource 'favicon statistics', clearly indicating a read operation for statistical data about favicons. However, it doesn't distinguish this from sibling stats tools like get_screenshot_stats or get_cpe_stats beyond the resource name, and 'statistics' is left unspecified.
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?
No guidance is provided on when to use this tool vs alternatives. There is no mention of use cases, exclusions, or related search tools such as search_by_favicon or search_favicon_mmh3. The agent is left to infer from the name alone.
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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Many tools overlap in purpose, particularly the JS fingerprint search functions (e.g., search_js_fingerprint_by_md5 and search_jsfingerprints_by_md5) which are nearly identical. The large number of get_* and search_* tools for various statistics also creates boundary ambiguity.
The verb_noun pattern is mostly followed, but there are significant inconsistencies: 'jsfingerprints' vs 'js_fingerprints' vs 'js_fingerprint', and the occasional use of 'find' instead of 'search' (e.g., find_js_fingerprint_similar_by_hash). This mixed style makes it hard to predict tool names.
With 128 tools, the server is severely over-scoped. Many tools could be combined (e.g., all search_jsfingerprints_by_* variants) or parameterized. The sheer number overwhelms an agent and suggests poor API design.
The core URL scanning workflow (submit, retrieve results, search, analyze) is well covered, including detailed sub-analyses like malware, YARA, and JS fingerprints. Minor gaps include no scan cancellation or user-specific scan listing, but overall coverage is strong.