rank_trackers_list
V1 Rank Trackers List
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| extra | Yes |
V1 Rank Trackers List
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| extra | Yes |
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 doesn't state whether the operation is read-only, what it returns, or any side effects. The description is silent on all behavioral aspects.
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 efficient conciseness. It provides no useful information and fails to earn its place as a functional description.
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 a tool with one undocumented required parameter and no output schema, the description is completely inadequate. It doesn't explain what the tool does, what 'extra' should contain, or what the response will look like.
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?
The schema has 0% description coverage for the only parameter 'extra', and the description does not explain its meaning, format, or purpose. The agent cannot infer what value to pass without external knowledge.
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 Trackers List' is a noun phrase that doesn't clearly state an action. It could mean 'list rank trackers' but lacks a verb or explicit resource description. It's ambiguous and doesn't differentiate from siblings like rank_trackers_results, which might also return tracker data.
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 alternatives. There is no mention of context, conditions, or exclusions, leaving the agent to guess which tool to select among the five siblings.
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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