youtube_channel_community
Community posts tab for a channel.
Bulk support: accepts ids for batched execution.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | No | ||
| ids | No | ||
| token | No | ||
| forUsername | No |
Community posts tab for a channel.
Bulk support: accepts ids for batched execution.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | No | ||
| ids | No | ||
| token | No | ||
| forUsername | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare read-only and idempotent behavior. The description adds batched execution via ids, which provides useful context. No contradiction exists, but it does not go beyond this single behavioral note.
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?
Two short, direct sentences with no filler. The bulk support note is separate and clear, and every word contributes.
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?
While the tool is simple and read-only, the description fails to explain the purpose of most parameters or provide usage examples. Given the lack of an output schema and 0% schema coverage, the description is too sparse for reliable agent invocation.
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?
With 0% schema coverage, the description was expected to compensate, but it only indirectly mentions the 'ids' parameter for batching. The 'id', 'token', and 'forUsername' parameters remain undefined, leaving substantial gaps for an agent.
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?
Describes the tool as the community posts tab for a channel, clearly identifying the resource and differentiating it from sibling tab tools. The noun-phrase style slightly reduces specificity, but the meaning is unambiguous.
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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The bulk support note hints at batching but does not explain when to use batched vs single id or how it compares to sibling tools.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.