track_check
V1 Track Check
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | No | ||
| type | No | ||
| maxTimeout | No |
V1 Track Check
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | No | ||
| type | No | ||
| maxTimeout | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Since no annotations are provided, the description carries the full burden of disclosing behavior. However, it gives no information about side effects, performance, or any other behavioral traits. The agent cannot know if this is a read-only operation or if it triggers external actions.
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, which might seem concise, but it is under-specification rather than conciseness. It lacks any substantive content, so it fails to earn its place as a useful 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?
With three parameters, no output schema, no annotations, and no description, the tool is completely undocumented. An agent cannot possibly know what inputs are expected, what the tool does, or what to expect in return.
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 explain any of the three parameters (url, type, maxTimeout). It does not indicate what each parameter means, their format, or how they should be used. The description completely fails to compensate for the schema's lack of documentation.
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 Track Check' is essentially a version label and does not state what the tool does. It does not identify a specific verb, resource, or function. It also fails to differentiate the tool from its siblings such as track_history or track_register.
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 context or exclusion criteria, leaving the agent to guess whether to use this or track_history, track_register, etc.
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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