Version Info
version_infoVersion metadata.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| version | Yes | ||
| module_path | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | No | Timestamp of the version | |
| Version | No | The version string |
version_infoVersion metadata.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| version | Yes | ||
| module_path | Yes |
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | No | Timestamp of the version | |
| Version | No | The version string |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Input schema / examplesAdded value: +[
+ {
+ "module_path": "github.com/sirupsen/logrus",
+ "version": "v1.9.3"
+ },
+ {
+ "module_path": "golang.org/x/net",
+ "version": "v0.17.0"
+ }
+]Output schema / (root)Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
+ "description": "Metadata for a specific version of a Go module",
+ "properties": {
+ "Time": {
+ "description": "Timestamp of the version",
+ "type": "string"
+ },
+ "Version": {
+ "description": "The version string",
+ "type": "string"
+ }
+ },
+ "type": "object"
+}Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint, covering safety and idempotency. The description adds no behavioral context beyond what annotations provide, failing to add value.
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 extremely short but lacks substantive content. It is not genuinely concise; it is under-specified and fails to convey useful information.
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?
Given the tool has parameters and likely an output schema, the description is incomplete. It does not mention any context about what the tool returns or how it behaves, leaving significant gaps for an agent.
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?
Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description does not explain the parameters 'version' and 'module_path'. While parameter names are somewhat self-explanatory, the description adds no additional meaning or format requirements.
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?
Description 'Version metadata.' is a tautology that restates the tool's name without specifying an action. It does not clarify what the tool does (e.g., retrieve, check, display). With many sibling tools like 'versions', this lacks differentiation.
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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'versions'. The description gives no context for appropriate usage scenarios or exclusions.
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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