Get Facebook page
facebook_pageGet a Facebook page's profile data.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| page | Yes | Page id, username, or facebook.com URL. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
facebook_pageGet a Facebook page's profile data.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| page | Yes | Page id, username, or facebook.com URL. |
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations declare readOnlyHint=false and openWorldHint=true, but the description's "Get ... profile data" implies a plain read and never reconciles the mismatch or warns that the call reaches an external network. With annotations already flagging open-world access, the description should add at least what data is returned or what auth/quota constraints apply; it adds none of that, though the presence of an output schema means return shape needn't be spelled out.
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?
One short, front-loaded sentence with no filler or redundancy. It is appropriately sized rather than bloated, though the brevity edges into under-specification rather than economy.
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?
An output schema exists and the single parameter is fully documented, so the essentials for invoking it are present. Still, for an open-world external fetch the description leaves the agent without any statement of what a "page profile" includes, whether private/page-admin data requires authorization, or how failures surface.
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 single parameter is well documented ("Page id, username, or facebook.com URL"), so the schema carries the meaning. The description only implicitly confirms that the page is the lookup key and adds no new semantics; 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?
The description names a specific verb and resource ("Get a Facebook page's profile data") and the platform is unambiguous, so an agent can distinguish it from the instagram_profile / tiktok_profile / x_profile siblings by platform alone. It doesn't say what fields constitute "profile data" or how it differs from the generic api_request escape hatch.
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 guidance on when to use this tool versus api_request or get_endpoint_schema, and no mention of prerequisites such as needing a page identifier or an authenticated connection. The agent must infer usage entirely from the name and the single required parameter.
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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