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Read-onlyIdempotent

Get the full content of a specific article from Lenny Zeltser's Website by URL path. Security articles on malware analysis, incident response, and security leadership. Returns title, date, topics, summary, and full body text.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYesArticle URL path or full URL (e.g., '/about', '/article-slug', or the full URL printed by search results)

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYes
bodyNo
dateNo
siteYes
titleYes
topicsNo
abstractNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / url / description
      Previous value: -"Article URL path (e.g., '/about', '/article-slug')"New value: +"Article URL path or full URL (e.g., '/about', '/article-slug', or the full URL printed by search results)"
  2. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
      +  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
      +  "additionalProperties": false,
      +  "properties": {
      +    "abstract": {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "body": {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "date": {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "site": {
      +      "additionalProperties": false,
      +      "properties": {
      +        "domain": {
      +          "minLength": 1,
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        "name": {
      +          "minLength": 1,
      +          "type": "string"
      +        }
      +      },
      +      "required": [
      +        "name",
      +        "domain"
      +      ],
      +      "type": "object"
      +    },
      +    "title": {
      +      "minLength": 1,
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "topics": {
      +      "items": {
      +        "type": "string"
      +      },
      +      "type": "array"
      +    },
      +    "url": {
      +      "minLength": 1,
      +      "type": "string"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "required": [
      +    "url",
      +    "title",
      +    "site"
      +  ],
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  3. First observed

TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations indicate read-only and idempotent nature. The description adds transparency by detailing the exact output fields (title, date, topics, summary, full body text), which supplements the annotations without contradicting them.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is appropriately concise, consisting of two sentences that front-load the action and then provide relevant details without extraneous fluff.

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 simple single-parameter read tool, the description sufficiently covers purpose, return content, and article topics. It omits potential error scenarios, but that is acceptable given the tool's simplicity and the availability of the output schema (not shown here).

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The schema description for 'url' already provides examples and clarifies that both paths and full URLs are accepted (100% coverage). The tool description adds no further parameter context, so baseline 3 is appropriate.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description clearly states the tool retrieves full article content from Lenny Zeltser's website via URL path, and distinguishes it from sibling tools by specifying the return of title, date, topics, summary, and full body text.

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?

The description implies usage for fetching full article text but does not explicitly state when to use it versus alternatives (e.g., when metadata alone is sufficient). No direct comparison or conditional guidance is provided.

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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