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validate-json

Check whether a body is valid JSON. The body is discarded.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
refNoGit ref name; discarded after the shape check
urlNoHTTPS URL to normalize or cite
cityNoCity name for a public weather hint; discarded after the call
feedNoPublic RSS or Atom URL; titles discarded
hostNoPublic hostname
jsonNoJSON text to validate; discarded after the check
pathNoFile path to check; no disk access
zoneNoIANA timezone name
queryNoSearch text; discarded after the length check

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. First observed

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

The description does disclose that the body is discarded, which is a useful non-retention trait. However, annotations are empty, so the description carries the full burden, and it still omits the return/error behavior for valid versus invalid JSON, and does not explain why the schema includes multiple unrelated fields.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is very concise: two short sentences with the core action front-loaded and no filler. The brevity is admirable, but it contributes to the ambiguity around what 'body' refers to.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a tool with seven optional-looking parameters, no annotations, and no output schema, this description is too thin. It does not specify which parameter carries the JSON body, what the tool returns, or how invalid input is reported, leaving an agent to guess.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Because schema_description_coverage is 100%, the baseline is 3 even though the description adds little parameter-level detail. The schema already describes `json` as 'JSON text to validate; discarded after the check.' The description's use of 'body' does not add clarity about which of the seven parameters is required.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific action: check whether a body is valid JSON, and adds that the body is discarded. This clearly identifies the core function and distinguishes it from sibling shape validators. However, 'body' is not explicitly mapped to the `json` parameter in the schema, so there is mild ambiguity about what to pass.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like `file-path-ok` or `domain-shape`, and no mention of prerequisites or exclusions. The only additional information is that the body is discarded, which is a behavioral note rather than usage guidance.

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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