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reddit_subreddit_details

Subreddit card — id (t5_…), weekly visitors and contributions, rules[], ISO createdAt. Flat 1 credit. Costs 1 credit. Empty results and failures are never charged. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit (default always fresh).

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYesSubreddit URL, r/name, or bare name (case-insensitive), e.g. r/technology or AskReddit. The URL platform must match this endpoint's platform. Do not pass cross-platform URLs, e.g. YouTube to TikTok, Instagram to Facebook, LinkedIn to X/Twitter, or Pinterest to Rumble.
cacheNoSet true to serve from the 24h response cache (0 credits on hit). Default false — always fetch fresh.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / cache / description
      Previous value: -"Set true to serve from the 24h response cache (0 credits on hit). Default false — always fetch fresh. Envelope includes cached + cachedAt on hits."New value: +"Set true to serve from the 24h response cache (0 credits on hit). Default false — always fetch fresh."
  2. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / cache / description
      Previous value: -"Set true to serve from the 24h response cache. Default false — always fetch fresh data."New value: +"Set true to serve from the 24h response cache (0 credits on hit). Default false — always fetch fresh. Envelope includes cached + cachedAt on hits."
    • changedInput schema / properties / url / description
      Previous value: -"Subreddit URL, r/name, or bare name, e.g. r/technology. The URL platform must match this tool's platform. Do not pass cross-platform URLs, e.g. YouTube to TikTok, Instagram to Facebook, LinkedIn to X/Twitter, or Pinterest to Rumble."New value: +"Subreddit URL, r/name, or bare name (case-insensitive), e.g. r/technology or AskReddit. The URL platform must match this endpoint's platform. Do not pass cross-platform URLs, e.g. YouTube to TikTok, Instagram to Facebook, LinkedIn to X/Twitter, or Pinterest to Rumble."
  3. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / url / description
      Previous value: -"Subreddit URL, r/name, or bare name (case-insensitive), e.g. r/technology or AskReddit. The URL platform must match this tool's platform. Do not pass cross-platform URLs, e.g. YouTube to TikTok, Instagram to Facebook, LinkedIn to X/Twitter, or Pinterest to Rumble."New value: +"Subreddit URL, r/name, or bare name, e.g. r/technology. The URL platform must match this tool's platform. Do not pass cross-platform URLs, e.g. YouTube to TikTok, Instagram to Facebook, LinkedIn to X/Twitter, or Pinterest to Rumble."
  4. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / url / description
      Previous value: -"Subreddit URL, r/name, or bare name, e.g. r/technology. The URL platform must match this tool's platform. Do not pass cross-platform URLs, e.g. YouTube to TikTok, Instagram to Facebook, LinkedIn to X/Twitter, or Pinterest to Rumble."New value: +"Subreddit URL, r/name, or bare name (case-insensitive), e.g. r/technology or AskReddit. The URL platform must match this tool's platform. Do not pass cross-platform URLs, e.g. YouTube to TikTok, Instagram to Facebook, LinkedIn to X/Twitter, or Pinterest to Rumble."
  5. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / cache / description
      Previous value: -"Responses are cached for 24 hours by default. Set false to bypass the cache and always fetch fresh data (default true)."New value: +"Set true to serve from the 24h response cache. Default false — always fetch fresh data."
  6. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / cache
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Responses are cached for 24 hours by default. Set false to bypass the cache and always fetch fresh data (default true).",
      +  "type": "boolean"
      +}
  7. Added

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden and does well: it discloses the credit cost (1 credit, flat), that empty results and failures are never charged, and the caching/credit side effect of cache=true. It does not cover rate limits, auth requirements, or error semantics beyond the no-charge rule.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

It is front-loaded with the useful content (fields, cost, cache), but contains a clear redundancy: 'Flat 1 credit. Costs 1 credit.' states the same fact twice, and the cache sentence repeats the schema almost verbatim.

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 two-parameter, no-annotations, no-output-schema tool, the description is largely sufficient: it enumerates the return shape, the cost model, and the caching behavior. It stops short of explaining error or empty-result semantics beyond the billing rule.

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 baseline is 3. The description restates the cache behavior already documented in the schema and adds no new syntax or format detail for the url parameter.

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?

The description states a specific resource (a Subreddit metadata card) and enumerates the returned fields (id/t5_, weekly visitors, contributions, rules[], ISO createdAt), so the agent knows exactly what it fetches. It does not explicitly name or distinguish itself from siblings like reddit_subreddit_posts, so it falls short of a 5.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

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 reddit_subreddit_posts, reddit_subreddit_search, or reddit_post_details. The only conditional advice is about the cache parameter, which is a calling mechanic, not a routing rule between tools.

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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