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tiktok_top_search

TikTok Top/General search — videos and photo carousels when TikTok includes them, with contentType + images[]. Costs 2 credits. Empty results and failures are never charged. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit (default always fresh).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
qYesSearch query or keywords (min 2 characters).
cacheNoSet true to serve from the 24h response cache (0 credits on hit). Default false — always fetch fresh.
limitNoMax items to return (default 20, max 200). Flat 2 credits per call.
cursorNoPagination cursor. Leave 0 for the first page; then pass nextCursor from the previous response. TikTok may return duplicates across pages.

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. Changed4 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."
    • addedInput schema / properties / cursor
      Added value: +{
+  "description": "Pagination cursor. Leave 0 for the first page; then pass nextCursor from the previous response. TikTok may return duplicates across pages.",
+  "minimum": 1,
+  "type": "integer"
+}
    • changedInput schema / properties / limit / description
      Previous value: -"Max items to return. Default 20, max 200. Billed per result."New value: +"Max items to return (default 20, max 200). Flat 2 credits per call."
    • changedInput schema / properties / q / description
      Previous value: -"Search query or keywords (min 2 chars)."New value: +"Search query or keywords (min 2 characters)."
  3. 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."
  4. 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"
+}
  5. First observed

TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses important behavioral details: the 2-credit cost, that empty results and failures are not charged, and the free 24h cache behavior. It also mentions result types when TikTok includes them. This goes well beyond the schema, though it does not fully describe all response or pagination behavior.

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 compact and front-loaded with the core purpose, followed by cost and cache details. Every sentence contributes useful information, and there is no redundant repetition of schema content.

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 absence of an output schema, the description does enough by stating that responses include videos and photo carousels with contentType and images[]. Combined with schema descriptions for cursor and limit, an agent has most needed invocation context. It stops short of full completeness because it does not mention pagination behavior or nextCursor in the description, though the schema covers it.

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 input schema already covers all four parameters with descriptions, so the baseline is 3. The description adds context about cache behavior and credits but does not add new meaning to q, limit, or cursor beyond what the schema already provides.

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 verb and resource: 'TikTok Top/General search' for videos and photo carousels. It explains the intended scope and mentions output elements like contentType and images[]. It does not explicitly distinguish itself from sibling search tools such as tiktok_search_by_hashtag or tiktok_search_users, 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?

The description explains mechanics such as credit cost, cache behavior, and empty-result charging, but gives no guidance on when to use this tool versus the many TikTok sibling tools. There is no mention of alternatives or exclusions, leaving the agent to infer the appropriate use case from the name 'Top/General search' alone.

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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