wikipedia_summary
Short summary of a Wikipedia article by title.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| title | Yes | Article title, e.g. Bitcoin |
Short summary of a Wikipedia article by title.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| title | Yes | Article title, e.g. Bitcoin |
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 carries the burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the output is a short summary, but does not describe missing-article handling, redirects, language behavior, or failure modes.
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 concise sentence with no filler. Both the purpose and the required input are immediately clear.
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 one-parameter lookup tool, the description is mostly adequate, but the absence of an output schema or any mention of response format and error behavior leaves moderate gaps.
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 schema covers 100% of parameters and describes 'title' with an example, so the baseline is 3. The description adds no further meaning beyond the parameter name.
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 identifies the resource (Wikipedia article), the input (title), and the output (a short summary). It distinguishes the tool from unrelated siblings, though it lacks an explicit verb like 'retrieves' or 'returns'.
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 conveys when to use the tool (when a Wikipedia article summary is needed by title), but there is no explicit guidance about alternatives, edge cases, or 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.