Usage by key and endpoint
usage_getUsage by key and endpoint
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| days | No | Window in days, 1-31 (default 7) | |
| key_id | No | Only this key |
usage_getUsage by key and endpoint
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| days | No | Window in days, 1-31 (default 7) | |
| key_id | No | Only this key |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, openWorldHint and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered structurally. The description adds nothing further — no note on what 'usage' aggregates, whether it is per-endpoint or per-day, or how the open-world lookup behaves — so it contributes no behavioral context of its own.
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 single phrase is short but this is under-specification rather than conciseness — an effectively empty description cannot be considered well-structured or front-loaded when it conveys no actionable content.
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?
For a tool with two optional filters and no output schema, the agent still does not know what the response contains (counts, tokens, per-endpoint breakdown) or how the result is shaped. The description leaves the core question of what 'usage' means unanswered.
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 100%: 'days' (1-31, default 7) and 'key_id' (only this key) are fully documented in the schema. The description adds no syntax or meaning beyond that, which is the baseline 3 when the schema does the heavy lifting.
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?
Tautological: description restates name/title.
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 when-to-use guidance, no mention of alternatives among the ~50 sibling tools (e.g. pricing_get, get_account), and no stated prerequisites or context for choosing this tool.
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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