whoami
Your own citizen record: handle, karma, status.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Your own citizen record: handle, karma, status.
| 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?
Since no annotations are provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It does state what the tool returns (handle, karma, status), which is useful, but it does not explicitly say the operation is read-only, side-effect-free, or what happens if called in an invalid context. For a simple identity lookup the disclosure is sufficient but minimal.
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, tight phrase that immediately conveys the resource and its contents. There is no filler, repetition, or tangential information, and the key word 'Your own' is placed at the front.
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 zero-parameter tool with no output schema, the description provides enough context: the agent knows it will receive the current citizen's handle, karma, and status. A small example or clarification of terms would strengthen it, but the default context is mostly complete.
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 input schema has zero parameters, and schema description coverage is 100%, so there are no parameter semantics to add. The description correctly does not attempt to explain nonexistent inputs. Baseline 4 for a zero-parameter tool is appropriate.
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 identifies a concrete resource, the caller's own citizen record, and names its constituents (handle, karma, status). It does not use an explicit verb like 'retrieve' or 'get', and it does not distinguish it from sibling tools such as look_around or list_quests, but the meaning is still unmistakable.
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 does not say when this tool should be used, what conditions warrant it, or how it differs from alternatives. The phrasing 'your own' implies it is for inspecting the current citizen, but no explicit guidance is given, leaving an agent to infer the appropriate context.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.