google_search
V1 Google Search
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| query | No | ||
| country | No | ||
| language | No | ||
| maxTimeout | No |
V1 Google Search
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| query | No | ||
| country | No | ||
| language | No | ||
| maxTimeout | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It says nothing about rate limits, result formats, pagination, or any behavioral quirks. The description is entirely silent on behavior.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is extremely short, but this is under-specification rather than conciseness. It lacks any structural elements like purpose, usage, or constraints. While it is brief, it fails to be appropriately sized for a tool with four parameters and no other documentation.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the lack of annotations, no output schema, and 0% parameter description coverage, the description is entirely inadequate. An agent has virtually no information to correctly invoke this tool or interpret its results.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 0% and the description does not mention any of the four parameters (query, country, language, maxTimeout). An agent cannot infer parameter meanings from the description, and the schema alone with defaults of null provides minimal guidance.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description 'V1 Google Search' essentially restates the tool name without adding a verb or resource. It does not specify what the tool does, what it searches, or how it differs from siblings like google_local and google_news. This is a tautological, uninformative description.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
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 alternatives. No mention of use cases, prerequisites, or exclusions. An agent gets no help deciding between google_search, google_local, and google_news.
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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