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read_app_preview
Read-onlyIdempotent

Look at the picture of what an app's link serves right now, as an image. Use it for an app whose files you cannot read: a function app's module stays with the people who develop it, so this is how you see what the app actually shows. It is the live version only, and an app published before its picture was taken, or one whose capture has not run yet, answers that there is no picture rather than an error.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
app_idYesThe app id, as returned by search_apps or create_app. Starts with app_.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Added

TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Beyond the readOnly and idempotent annotations, the description clarifies important behavior: it shows the live preview and returns 'no picture' rather than an error if a capture has not been generated yet. This helps set expectations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness3/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is informative but somewhat wordy and awkwardly phrased, with repetitive references to 'picture' and 'app's link serves.' It could be more direct while retaining the key usage and edge-case guidance.

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 there is no output schema, the description compensates by indicating the result is an image and by explaining the no-preview behavior. It covers the main contexts an agent needs, though it could be slightly clearer about output format.

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?

Schema coverage is 100% for the single app_id parameter, so the baseline is 3. The description does not add extra meaning about app_id 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 the tool provides a picture/screenshot of an app's current live rendered state, which is a clear resource and action. It also differentiates from file-reading tools by noting it is for apps whose files you cannot read.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description explicitly says to use this tool when you cannot read an app's files, such as a function app whose module remains with developers. It also notes it returns the live version only, giving practical selection guidance.

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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