Zerodday Timeline
zerodday_timelineZero-Day Timeline: 0day mentions across researchers + CVE
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| q | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
zerodday_timelineZero-Day Timeline: 0day mentions across researchers + CVE
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| q | No |
| 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?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states the data scope, not behavior such as whether it searches by CVE ID, returns a chronological list, or has any rate limits/auth requirements. Nothing beyond the basic subject is disclosed.
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 extremely brief and front-loaded, with no wasted words. However, it is under-specified rather than efficient, resembling a subtitle more than a functional description. It earns a middle score because it is concise but sacrifices necessary content.
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?
Although the tool has only one parameter and an output schema, the description is too sparse to be complete. It lacks parameter semantics and usage guidance, leaving an agent uncertain about how to construct a request or interpret the output. The presence of an output schema does not make up for the missing invocation details.
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 coverage is 0%, and the description does not explain the 'q' parameter at all. The parameter is a string with a default, but it is unclear whether q expects a CVE ID, a researcher name, or free text. The description completely fails to compensate for the missing schema documentation.
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 identifies a specific subject ('0day mentions across researchers + CVE') and implies a timeline resource, which differentiates it from siblings like cve_timeline. However, it lacks a clear verb or explicit statement of what the tool does, making it more of a labeled concept than an actionable instruction.
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 alternatives such as cve_timeline, cve, or exploit_cve. No context, prerequisites, or exclusions are provided, leaving the agent to infer the purpose entirely.
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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