get_top_pages
Get most-linked pages for a domain
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| domain | Yes |
Get most-linked pages for a domain
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| domain | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false, and idempotentHint=true, covering the safety profile. The description adds behavioral context by indicating the results are ordered by link popularity ('most-linked'). However, it does not disclose pagination behavior, the meaning of 'limit', or the exact nature of the returned data, so some gaps remain.
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 a single, tightly scoped sentence. It front-loads the action and object, with no wasted words. It is appropriately concise for a simple tool.
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?
The tool has no output schema, so the description must explain what the caller should expect. It does not state the return format (e.g., list of URLs, counts, sorting), nor does it disambiguate from the similar get_gsc_top_pages sibling. The description is too terse to be fully actionable.
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, so the description must compensate. The description clarifies 'domain' implicitly but says nothing about 'limit', which is cryptic. It does not specify whether limit is required, its default, or its upper bound. With two parameters and only one explained, this is insufficient.
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 uses a specific verb ('Get') and resource ('most-linked pages') with a clear scope ('for a domain'). It explicitly describes the ranking criterion ('most-linked'), which distinguishes it from siblings like get_gsc_top_pages or get_page_performance.
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?
The description gives no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention any exclusions, prerequisites, or comparisons to sibling tools like get_backlinks or get_gsc_top_pages. The only context is the domain scope, but that is intrinsic to the tool's purpose.
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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