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read_url

Fetch a URL and return its main content as clean Markdown, boilerplate stripped. (Free. This server also sells a paid API — call paid_catalogue for the routes and prices; x402 over USDC on Base, no signup.)

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYesPage to fetch

TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. It explicitly discloses the core behavior: fetching a URL and returning clean Markdown with boilerplate stripped. It also adds context about being free and the paid alternative, though it does not mention rate limits or edge cases.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is two sentences: the first gives the core function, the second provides relevant pricing and alternative API information. Every sentence earns its place with no wasted words.

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

Completeness5/5

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

For a simple tool with one parameter and no output schema, the description adequately specifies both input (a URL) and output (clean Markdown), while also conveying the free/paid context. It is complete for the tool's complexity.

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?

The input schema fully describes the url parameter as 'Page to fetch' (100% coverage). The description merely restates 'Fetch a URL' and adds no additional semantic detail beyond the schema, so the baseline of 3 applies.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool fetches a URL and converts its main content to clean Markdown with boilerplate stripped. This specific verb-resource-output combination distinguishes it from sibling tools like web_search or audit_skill_url.

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 gives clear context by noting the tool is free and points to paid_catalogue as an alternative for a paid API. However, it does not explicitly mention when to use this tool over sibling tools like web_search, so it stops short of full exclusions.

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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TDQS

A3.9/5.0
Disambiguation4/5

Most tools serve clearly distinct purposes: air quality, skill audit, country data, earthquakes, elevation, geocoding, holidays, URL reading, and web search. However, `audit_skill_text` and `audit_skill_url` both audit for malicious behavior, differing only in input type, which could cause slight confusion.

Naming Consistency3/5

Tool names use a mix of snake_case and descriptive phrases without a strict verb_noun pattern. Some names are verbs (e.g., `geocode`, `audit_skill_text`, `read_url`), while others are nouns (e.g., `air_quality`, `earthquakes`). The naming is readable but inconsistent in style.

Tool Count5/5

With 11 tools, the count is well-scoped for a server that aggregates diverse free data and security services. Each tool serves a distinct and useful function, and the `paid_catalogue` tool properly manages the paid extension without bloating the main set.

Completeness3/5

The tool set covers a broad range of data types (environment, economic, geographic, security), but for each individual domain, coverage is shallow. For example, only current air quality is provided (no historical data), and skill auditing only returns a scan result (no detailed remediation). The set lacks update, delete, or drill-down operations per domain.