rank_check
V1 Rank Check
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain | No | ||
| country | No | ||
| keywords | No | ||
| language | No |
V1 Rank Check
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain | No | ||
| country | No | ||
| keywords | No | ||
| language | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are present, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It says nothing about side effects, safety, permissions, reversibility, or return values, leaving a complete void for a tool that likely performs an operation.
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 brief, but this is under-specification rather than conciseness. A single phrase that conveys no actionable information does not earn its place; it is not even a proper sentence.
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?
With 4 undocumented parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is completely inadequate. An agent cannot determine what inputs are needed, what the tool returns, or how to invoke it correctly.
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 description coverage is 0%, and the description does not mention any of the four parameters (domain, country, keywords, language) at all. It fails to compensate for the lack of schema documentation, providing zero semantic value.
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 Rank Check' is essentially a version label and a vague verb, offering no specific resource or action. It fails to distinguish from siblings like rank_trackers_check_now or rank_trackers_results, leaving the agent with no basis for selection.
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?
No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus any of the sibling tools. There is no mention of conditions, prerequisites, or alternatives, so the agent must guess entirely.
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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