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Search products and release notes

search_releases
Read-onlyIdempotent

Full-catalog search across product names and release history. Returns matching products and releases with permalinks.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
queryYesSearch products and release notes. At least 2 characters.
categoryNoLimit results to one product category.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
noteNoPresent when nothing matched.
queryYesThe query as searched — trimmed and capped.
categoryNoLimit results to one product category.
productsYes
releasesYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed3 schema fields changed
    • addedOutput schema / properties / products / items / properties / archived
      Added value: +{
+  "description": "Whether the upstream repository is archived; absent when unknown.",
+  "type": "boolean"
+}
    • addedOutput schema / properties / products / items / properties / language
      Added value: +{
+  "type": "string"
+}
    • addedOutput schema / properties / products / items / properties / license
      Added value: +{
+  "description": "SPDX expression as the product's own source states it, e.g. MIT or LicenseRef-proprietary; absent when unknown.",
+  "type": "string"
+}
  2. Changed3 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / category / enum
      Previous value: -[
-  "Developer Tools",
-  "Frameworks & Libraries",
-  "Languages & Runtimes",
-  "Games",
-  "Operating Systems",
-  "Browsers",
-  "Communication",
-  "Media",
-  "AI",
-  "Design Tools",
-  "Productivity",
-  "Firmware",
-  "Drivers"
-]New value: +[
+  "Developer Tools",
+  "Frameworks & Libraries",
+  "Languages & Runtimes",
+  "Infrastructure & DevOps",
+  "Databases & Data",
+  "Security & Privacy",
+  "Games",
+  "Gaming Tools",
+  "Operating Systems",
+  "System Utilities",
+  "Browsers",
+  "Communication",
+  "Media",
+  "Creative Tools",
+  "AI",
+  "Productivity",
+  "Lifestyle & Apps",
+  "Firmware",
+  "Drivers"
+]
    • changedOutput schema / properties / category / enum
      Previous value: -[
-  "Developer Tools",
-  "Frameworks & Libraries",
-  "Languages & Runtimes",
-  "Games",
-  "Operating Systems",
-  "Browsers",
-  "Communication",
-  "Media",
-  "AI",
-  "Design Tools",
-  "Productivity",
-  "Firmware",
-  "Drivers"
-]New value: +[
+  "Developer Tools",
+  "Frameworks & Libraries",
+  "Languages & Runtimes",
+  "Infrastructure & DevOps",
+  "Databases & Data",
+  "Security & Privacy",
+  "Games",
+  "Gaming Tools",
+  "Operating Systems",
+  "System Utilities",
+  "Browsers",
+  "Communication",
+  "Media",
+  "Creative Tools",
+  "AI",
+  "Productivity",
+  "Lifestyle & Apps",
+  "Firmware",
+  "Drivers"
+]
    • changedOutput schema / properties / products / items / properties / category / enum
      Previous value: -[
-  "Developer Tools",
-  "Frameworks & Libraries",
-  "Languages & Runtimes",
-  "Games",
-  "Operating Systems",
-  "Browsers",
-  "Communication",
-  "Media",
-  "AI",
-  "Design Tools",
-  "Productivity",
-  "Firmware",
-  "Drivers"
-]New value: +[
+  "Developer Tools",
+  "Frameworks & Libraries",
+  "Languages & Runtimes",
+  "Infrastructure & DevOps",
+  "Databases & Data",
+  "Security & Privacy",
+  "Games",
+  "Gaming Tools",
+  "Operating Systems",
+  "System Utilities",
+  "Browsers",
+  "Communication",
+  "Media",
+  "Creative Tools",
+  "AI",
+  "Productivity",
+  "Lifestyle & Apps",
+  "Firmware",
+  "Drivers"
+]
  3. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
+  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
+  "additionalProperties": false,
+  "properties": {
+    "category": {
+      "description": "Limit results to one product category.",
+      "enum": [
+        "Developer Tools",
+        "Frameworks & Libraries",
+        "Languages & Runtimes",
+        "Games",
+        "Operating Systems",
+        "Browsers",
+        "Communication",
+        "Media",
+        "AI",
+        "Design Tools",
+        "Productivity",
+        "Firmware",
+        "Drivers"
+      ],
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "note": {
+      "description": "Present when nothing matched.",
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "products": {
+      "items": {
+        "additionalProperties": false,
+        "properties": {
+          "category": {
+            "enum": [
+              "Developer Tools",
+              "Frameworks & Libraries",
+              "Languages & Runtimes",
+              "Games",
+              "Operating Systems",
+              "Browsers",
+              "Communication",
+              "Media",
+              "AI",
+              "Design Tools",
+              "Productivity",
+              "Firmware",
+              "Drivers"
+            ],
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "description": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "homepage": {
+            "description": "The vendor's own site.",
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "labels": {
+            "description": "Provenance to keep with any quote, e.g. “Sample data”.",
+            "items": {
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "type": "array"
+          },
+          "name": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "platforms": {
+            "items": {
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "type": "array"
+          },
+          "slug": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "url": {
+            "description": "This product's page on What's New.",
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "vendor": {
+            "type": "string"
+          }
+        },
+        "required": [
+          "slug",
+          "name",
+          "vendor",
+          "category",
+          "description",
+          "url",
+          "homepage"
+        ],
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "query": {
+      "description": "The query as searched — trimmed and capped.",
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "releases": {
+      "items": {
+        "additionalProperties": false,
+        "properties": {
+          "changes": {
+            "items": {
+              "additionalProperties": false,
+              "properties": {
+                "category": {
+                  "enum": [
+                    "added",
+                    "changed",
+                    "fixed",
+                    "removed",
+                    "deprecated",
+                    "security"
+                  ],
+                  "type": "string"
+                },
+                "text": {
+                  "type": "string"
+                }
+              },
+              "required": [
+                "category",
+                "text"
+              ],
+              "type": "object"
+            },
+            "type": "array"
+          },
+          "channel": {
+            "description": "The source's own classification, e.g. “longterm”.",
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "date": {
+            "description": "ISO 8601 timestamp.",
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "labels": {
+            "description": "Provenance to keep with any quote, e.g. “Pre-release”.",
+            "items": {
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "type": "array"
+          },
+          "prerelease": {
+            "const": true,
+            "type": "boolean"
+          },
+          "product": {
+            "additionalProperties": false,
+            "properties": {
+              "name": {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "slug": {
+                "type": "string"
+              }
+            },
+            "required": [
+              "slug",
+              "name"
+            ],
+            "type": "object"
+          },
+          "sourceUrl": {
+            "description": "The vendor's own release notes.",
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "summary": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "title": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "url": {
+            "description": "This release's page on What's New.",
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "version": {
+            "type": "string"
+          }
+        },
+        "required": [
+          "title",
+          "date",
+          "url",
+          "sourceUrl",
+          "product"
+        ],
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    }
+  },
+  "required": [
+    "query",
+    "products",
+    "releases"
+  ],
+  "type": "object"
+}
  4. First observed

TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already communicate readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds the 'full-catalog' scope and the fact that results include permalinks, which is useful context. It does not disclose behavior like pagination, result limits, ordering, or match semantics, but given the annotations, the additional burden is modest.

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?

A single sentence conveys scope, action, and return value with no filler. The key differentiator (full-catalog coverage) is front-loaded, and every word earns its place.

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 the presence of a complete input schema, an output schema, and informative annotations, the description is nearly sufficient on its own. The main gap is the lack of any note about result size, sorting, or how matching works, but for a simple read-only search these are minor and largely inferable from the schema and output contract.

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 description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents both parameters. The description adds no parameter-specific semantics beyond what is in the schema; it does not clarify the format or behavior of the query beyond 'search products and release notes', nor does it elaborate on the category filter. 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 uses a specific verb ('search') and names its resource precisely: 'full-catalog search across product names and release history.' It also states what is returned (matching products and releases with permalinks), making its scope clear even without inspecting the schema. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like list_products or whats_new.

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 context: it is a search tool for finding specific products or releases across the full catalog. However, it does not explicitly say when to prefer this over list_products or whats_new, nor does it mention any exclusions or scenarios where an alternative should be used.

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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