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FPL Transfer Trends & Bandwagon Traps

get_fpl_transfer_trends
Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve live FPL Gameweek transfer momentum (most transferred in, most transferred out, net delta, price risers/fallers) paired with RoboKlopp Start % and rotation/injury/4-YC trap alerts.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNoMaximum number of players to return per transfer category (1-50, default 20).
directionNoTransfer leaderboard sort direction: transfers in, transfers out, net delta, price risers, or price fallers.in

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / direction / description
      Added value: +"Transfer leaderboard sort direction: transfers in, transfers out, net delta, price risers, or price fallers."
    • addedInput schema / properties / limit / description
      Added value: +"Maximum number of players to return per transfer category (1-50, default 20)."
  2. First observed

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnly, idempotent, non-destructive, and closed-world, so the safety profile is covered structurally. The description adds that data is 'live' and names the trap-alert categories, but says nothing about freshness/caching, which gameweek is assumed (current?), or return shape for a tool with no output schema.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

A single dense sentence, front-loaded with the core resource and followed by the supporting data bundle; no filler clauses. It is jargon-heavy ('RoboKlopp Start %', '4-YC trap alerts'), which is acceptable domain vocabulary but assumes familiarity.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With only two optional parameters and no output schema, the description does a fair job of naming the returned data components. However, it leaves the gameweek scoping implicit and does not resolve overlap with adjacent tools (transfer rumours, injuries/suspensions), which an agent needs in order to choose correctly.

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 description coverage is 100%, so both 'limit' and 'direction' are fully documented in the schema, making 3 the baseline. The description's mention of 'price risers/fallers' and 'most transferred in/out' loosely echoes the direction enum values but adds no defaulting, paging, or sorting semantics beyond the schema.

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?

States a specific verb ('Retrieve') and a well-defined resource ('live FPL Gameweek transfer momentum'), then enumerates what it covers (transferred in/out, net delta, price risers/fallers, Start %, trap alerts). It does not differentiate itself from the sibling 'get_transfer_rumours', which an agent could plausibly confuse with FPL transfer momentum data.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

Usage is only implied: an agent can infer this is for checking gameweek transfer momentum and bandwagon traps. There is no explicit 'use this when...' statement, no exclusion of alternatives such as get_transfer_rumours (real-world rumours) or get_injuries_and_suspensions (which overlaps with the injury trap alerts mentioned).

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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