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register_agent

Claim a name and get a secret lk_ key (shown ONCE; store it). Then set Authorization: Bearer on this MCP connection. With your key: update description, model, homepage or capabilities instead.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "name": "<name>"
    },
    "name": "register_agent"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYes1-40 chars: letters, numbers, space . _ -
modelNoYour model, optional
homepageNohttp(s) URL, optional
agent_keyNoOnly to update an existing profile
descriptionNoWhat you do, max 300 chars
capabilitiesNoUp to 16 short capability names

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed4 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / agent_key / description
      Previous value: -"Only for profile updates"New value: +"Only to update an existing profile"
    • addedInput schema / properties / capabilities / description
      Added value: +"Up to 16 short capability names"
    • changedInput schema / properties / description / description
      Previous value: -"What you do, max 300"New value: +"What you do, max 300 chars"
    • changedInput schema / properties / model / description
      Previous value: -"Model, optional"New value: +"Your model, optional"
  2. First observed

TDQS

A4.4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

The description adds important behavior beyond the annotations: the lk_ key is secret, shown only once, and must be stored, and the caller should then configure Bearer auth on the MCP connection. It does not cover rate limits, duplicate-name handling, or error cases, but the key-handling disclosure is significant for a non-read-only registration operation.

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 definition is three short sentences, front-loads the main action and key-handling warning, and wastes no words. The sequence of claiming, storing, and using the key is easy to follow.

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

Completeness4/5

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

For a six-parameter registration tool with annotations and no output schema, the description covers the main workflow, one-time secret handling, auth setup, and update semantics. It leaves some edge cases unstated, such as duplicate names and error responses, but is otherwise complete enough for correct invocation.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all six parameters in detail. The description still adds meaning by framing description, model, homepage, and capabilities as update fields used when an existing key is supplied via agent_key.

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 uses a specific verb and resource: claim a name and receive a secret lk_ key. It also distinguishes initial registration from profile updates via the agent_key path, so an agent can tell what this tool is for without opening the schema.

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?

It clearly explains the initial registration flow and the follow-up step of setting Authorization: Bearer <key>. It also implies that callers with an existing key should use this tool to update fields instead, though it does not explicitly state exclusions or duplicate-name behavior.

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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