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Find a public pay-per-call tool gateway for a task such as weather, search, scrape, or voice. Returns connection methods. Task text 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. Added

TDQS

D1.6/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

The description states that it returns connection methods and that task text is discarded, which gives some behavioral hints. However, with no annotations and no mention of side effects, rate limits, or failure modes, the agent is left largely uninformed about runtime behavior.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is short, which is positive, but it is not well structured and mixes purpose, return type, and a discard behavior without clear organization. The parameter list is long and unexplained, making the overall presentation confusing rather than concise.

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

Completeness1/5

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

There is no output schema, no error information, no mention of return format beyond 'connection methods', and no explanation of how the nine unrelated-looking parameters are used. The agent cannot reliably predict what this tool will do or what to do with the result.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Although every parameter has a schema description, the descriptions are largely nonsensical or contradictory in context (e.g., 'Git ref name; discarded after the shape check', 'Search text; discarded after the length check'). They do not clarify how each parameter relates to finding a tool gateway, and some imply the input is immediately discarded.

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

Purpose2/5

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

The description uses the verb 'find' and names a resource type, but 'public pay-per-call tool gateway' is vague and not clearly tied to the listed parameters or sibling tools. It mentions example tasks like weather, search, scrape, or voice, but does not explain what the tool actually does or how to choose it over the many specialized siblings.

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

Usage Guidelines1/5

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

No guidance is provided about when to use this tool versus the numerous sibling tools. There are no examples, prerequisites, or conditions for invocation, leaving the agent without a clear selection strategy.

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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