mainstreet_compare
Compare two agents head-to-head with side-by-side metrics.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| a | Yes | ||
| b | Yes |
Compare two agents head-to-head with side-by-side metrics.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| a | Yes | ||
| b | Yes |
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 disclose behavioral traits. It does not mention side effects, permissions, rate limits, or what happens if agents are invalid or missing. This is insufficient for a tool with no annotation support.
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, dense sentence with no wasted words. It is front-loaded with the key action and outcome.
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 simple two-parameter tool, the description is adequate but incomplete. It lacks information about the return format, what metrics are compared, and error handling. With no output schema, the description should provide more context.
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 description adds minimal meaning beyond the input schema: it states parameters are agents to compare. However, it does not explain the format (address regex) or that they are required, nor does it describe the metrics returned. With 0% schema description coverage, more detail is needed.
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 clearly states the tool compares two agents head-to-head with side-by-side metrics. The verb 'compare' and resource 'agents' are specific and distinguish it from siblings like mainstreet_score (single agent) and mainstreet_match (possible matching).
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 explicitly provide when to use this tool versus alternatives. While the name and description imply it is for comparing two agents, no exclusionary guidance or context is given for when not to use it.
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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