Return host, scheme, and HTTP status for a URL. Page content is not stored.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | No | HTTPS URL to normalize or cite | |
| host | No | Public hostname | |
| json | No | JSON text to validate; discarded after the check | |
| zone | No | IANA timezone name |
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description discloses that page content is not stored, which is a useful transparency. However, it does not mention network requests, data handling, side effects, or any required authentication, leaving significant behavioral aspects undisclosed.
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 short and to the point, but it is under-specified. It lacks a clear structure that separates the action from parameter explanations, and the brevity reduces usefulness.
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 presence of four parameters and a potentially multi-purpose tool, the description is incomplete. It does not explain how 'json' and 'zone' fit into the functionality, nor does it provide enough context for an agent to confidently invoke the tool.
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 implicitly covers 'url' and 'host' but entirely ignores 'json' and 'zone'. The schema descriptions are minimal and do not clarify how these parameters relate to the stated purpose, leaving the parameter semantics poorly defined.
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 states a specific action ('Return host, scheme, and HTTP status for a URL') but omits any reference to the 'json' and 'zone' parameters, making the overall purpose unclear. It is not a tautology but lacks full specification.
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 the sibling tools (e.g., normalize-url, validate-json, timezone). The description does not mention alternatives or conditions that would favor this tool.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Add one secure layer between your agents and this server.
Each tool performs a distinct function: country lookup, URL inspection, robots.txt parsing, timezone conversion, and JSON validation. Even URL-related tools are clearly separated by their outputs and actions, so there is no meaningful overlap.
Names are mostly lowercase with hyphens, but the grammatical pattern is inconsistent: some are verb-first (inspect-robots, normalize-url, validate-json), some are noun phrases (citation, compatibility, timezone), and one is an opaque abbreviation (cc-fr). A consistent verb-noun or noun-only convention would improve predictability.
Eleven tools is a reasonable number and stays within the typical well-scoped range. The tools cover several distinct utility areas, though the server's stated identity as 'ISO country FR' does not fully explain the broad collection.
The tool set appears to cover a handful of common web-development utilities, but the domain is not strongly defined. It lacks obvious related operations such as URL encoding/decoding, DNS lookup, or broader country data, so coverage feels partial rather than comprehensive.