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search_pois

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Look up a landmark / point of interest by name (e.g. "Eiffel Tower") and get the matching places with coordinates, category and an image where one exists, most prominent first. autocomplete=true is a fast prefix match, free within the same daily type-ahead; the default is a full search that counts one lookup against the workspace's monthly searches, on every plan. Past the plan it returns searches_exhausted and nothing is charged.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "q": "<q>"
    },
    "name": "search_pois"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
qYesThe landmark name to look up, e.g. "Colosseum". 2 to 80 characters (1 for autocomplete).
limitNoHow many results to return, 1 to 10. Default 5.
key_idNoThe map key (uuid from list_keys) to count the search against. Default: the workspace's first active secret key, else its first publishable one.
autocompleteNoA fast prefix match for a type-ahead, free within the same daily type-ahead as search_places and counted past it. Default (false) is a full, counted search.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

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TDQS

A3.9/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds meaningful behavioral context: searches count against a monthly quota, autocomplete is free within the daily type-ahead, and exhaustion returns searches_exhausted without charging.

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?

Two sentences, front-loaded with what the tool returns before explaining the billing-sensitive autocomplete mode. No filler or repetition.

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?

Covers return shape, ordering, billing, and quota-exhaustion behavior, which is sufficient for a read-only search tool with no output schema. Minor gaps remain around empty-result behavior and explicit sibling routing.

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

Parameters4/5

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

Schema coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3; the description still adds value by clarifying the cost model of autocomplete and the prominence ordering of results. It does not go beyond the schema on limit or key_id semantics.

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

Purpose4/5

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

States a specific verb and resource ('Look up a landmark / point of interest by name') and describes the returned fields (coordinates, category, image, prominence order). It does not explicitly distinguish itself from sibling search_places, so an agent must infer the division of labor.

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?

Explains the autocomplete-versus-full-search tradeoff and its billing implications, which is useful within-tool guidance. However, it gives no explicit guidance on when to choose this tool over search_places, poi_details, or pois_nearby.

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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