list_rankings
List every published Top 11 ranking (slug, title, last-verified date).
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
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No arguments | |||
List every published Top 11 ranking (slug, title, last-verified date).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the full behavioral burden. It implies a read-only listing by using 'List' and specifies the dataset ('every published Top 11 ranking') and returned fields, but does not explicitly confirm read-only safety, pagination behavior, or ordering. For a zero-parameter list tool this is minimally adequate but lacks explicit behavioral context.
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?
Single sentence that front-loads the verb and resource, then parenthetically lists the returned fields. No filler or redundancy.
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?
With no output schema and no annotations, the description must cover return values and safety. It names the three returned fields, which is useful, but does not specify ordering, pagination, or explicit read-only behavior. For a simple list tool this is largely complete but not exhaustive.
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 tool takes no parameters, so the baseline is 4 per the rubric. The description mentions returned fields (slug, title, last-verified date), which is output rather than input semantics; the empty schema leaves no parameter meaning to add.
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?
Specific verb 'List' and resource 'Top 11 ranking' with scope 'every published' and output fields. It does not differentiate from sibling tools such as get_list or recommend.
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?
No guidance on when to use this tool versus siblings like get_list or best_for, nor any prerequisites or exclusions. The description only states what it lists.
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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