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app_activity

Read-only

What was built and changed on the phone: for each app made with create_app, its versions with a plain line for what changed in each (added, removed or changed screens, actions and data), its http data sources and how often each refreshes, and its events (create, update, action, data refresh). Pass id for one app. Fails with not_installed.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "session": "<session>"
    },
    "name": "app_activity"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idNoApp id; omit for every app
limitNoMost recent events per app (default 50)
sessionYesSession from open_app

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Added

TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already establish that this is a safe read-only operation, and the description adds useful behavior beyond that: it discloses the not_installed failure mode and describes the returned content in detail. It does not discuss rate limits or pagination behavior beyond what the schema provides.

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 front-loaded with the core purpose and every clause carries information about output or failure behavior. It is a single dense sentence, but it remains readable and avoids filler.

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

Completeness4/5

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

With no output schema, the description does a good job explaining what the tool returns: versions with change summaries, data sources with refresh frequency, and events. It is nearly complete for this read-only reporting tool, with minor gaps left to the schema such as limit and session details.

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?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents id, limit, and session meaningfully. The description only reinforces that id selects one app, which matches the schema without adding much new parameter guidance.

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 clearly states what the tool reports: per-app versions, changed screens/actions/data, HTTP data sources, refresh frequency, and events. It is specific about the resource and scope, though it does not name a sibling alternative to distinguish from beyond referencing create_app as the source of apps.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

Usage is implied by the description of inspecting what changed on the phone, and it notes that passing id limits to one app and that not_installed can occur. It does not say when to use this tool versus alternatives 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.

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