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Find a public pay-per-call tool gateway (Monid). Returns CLI setup, how-it-works, skill file, and remote MCP hops. 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. First observed

TDQS

D1.8/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavior. It mentions returned artifacts (CLI setup, how-it-works, skill file, remote MCP hops) and that 'Task text discarded,' but does not explain side effects, authentication needs, rate limits, or how the tool processes the parameters. The behavior is largely opaque.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The description is short and to the point, which is concise, but it is under-specified. It lacks structure—no separate sections for usage, examples, or parameter roles—and the single sentence bundles multiple vague claims.

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?

For a tool with 9 parameters, no output schema, and many siblings, this description is completely inadequate. It does not explain how to construct a valid call, what to expect in the response, or how it differs from the 28 siblings. An agent cannot reliably decide to use this tool or know what inputs to provide.

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

Parameters2/5

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

The schema provides 100% coverage with descriptions, but the tool description adds no meaning beyond that. It does not explain why these diverse parameters (url, city, json, zone, etc.) are accepted or how they relate to the gateway. The 'discarded' annotations in the schema are not reconciled with the described purpose, leaving the agent unsure of what to pass.

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 states a purpose ('Find a public pay-per-call tool gateway') and lists returned items, but it is vague ('Monid' is unexplained) and does not differentiate from siblings like citation or weather-hint. The connection to the 9 parameters is entirely unclear, making the tool's actual function confusing.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. No when/when-not conditions, no mention of sibling tools, and no context for which scenarios require this gateway.

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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