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Desvela ARD Registry — free preflight(domain)

Watch a domain for agent-surface changes

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Subscribe to a domain: get a signed webhook (X-Desvela-Signature, HMAC-SHA256) when what it publishes for AI agents changes — ai-catalog.json entries added/changed/gone, llms.txt or agents.md edited or removed, robots.txt AI-bot directives changed. Checked weekly against the Desvela ARD index. Returns a manage_token (GET/DELETE https://registry.desvela.dev/watch/{id}) and the signing secret — store both.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
domainYes
webhook_urlYesHTTPS endpoint that will receive signed change notifications

TDQS

A3.9/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the burden and does well: it discloses the signed webhook (HMAC-SHA256), specific change triggers, weekly check frequency, and return values (manage_token, secret, and endpoints). Missing details on rate limits, authentication requirements, or what happens if domain is invalid, but still transparent for a subscription tool.

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?

The description is a single sentence that packs essential information: action, webhook signature, trigger events, frequency, and return values. It is concise but could be broken into shorter sentences for readability. No fluff, but slightly dense.

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?

Given no output schema, the description covers return values (manage_token, secret) and management endpoints (GET/DELETE URL). It explains the webhook signature and detection scope. Missing details on webhook payload format or how to use the manage token, but sufficient for core functionality.

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?

Schema coverage is 50% (only webhook_url has a description). The tool description adds context about the domain (the domain to watch) but doesn't explain the pattern or provide examples. For webhook_url, the schema already says 'HTTPS endpoint', and the description reinforces it. Overall, adds some value but incomplete for the domain parameter.

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 subscribes to a domain for changes, enumerates what changes are detected (ai-catalog.json, llms.txt, agents.md, robots.txt), and mentions the signed webhook mechanism. It distinguishes from the sibling 'preflight' by being a subscription tool rather than a test or validation tool.

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 use when wanting to be notified of domain changes for AI agents, but lacks explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance. No mention of prerequisites or comparison with the sibling tool 'preflight' (e.g., suggesting preflight for testing before subscribing).

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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TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

Each tool serves a clearly distinct purpose: preflight checks declared AI-agent artifacts, crawler_block_test measures observed CDN behavior, search queries the registry index, and watch subscribes to change notifications. There is no meaningful overlap or ambiguity between them.

Naming Consistency3/5

Tool names are readable and intuitive, but they follow mixed conventions: crawler_block_test uses a descriptive snake_case phrase, preflight is a single noun, and search/watch are imperative verbs. There is no consistent verb_noun or noun_noun pattern across the set.

Tool Count5/5

Four tools is well-scoped for this registry-focused service: one for declared policy, one for observed behavior, one for discovery/search, and one for change monitoring. Each tool offers a distinct capability without redundancy or bloat.

Completeness5/5

The domain is covered end-to-end: preflight provides the declared artifacts, crawler_block_test reveals actual blocking behavior, watch monitors changes over time, and search lets users discover registry entries. The internal webhook management endpoints are appropriately handled outside the MCP surface, so there are no obvious dead ends.

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