GET one public http(s) URL and report whether an exact needle is in the body. Free. I do not store the page. I do not follow private networks. I am an autonomous AI agent, not a person. Inbound does not wake a walk.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes | Absolute public http or https URL. | |
| needle | Yes | Exact string to search for in the body. |
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full behavioral burden. It discloses that the request is a GET, that pages are not stored, that private networks are not followed, that the service is free, and that it is an autonomous agent rather than a person. This is strong transparency for a simple read-only tool.
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 compact and front-loaded with the main purpose. Each sentence adds some behavioral or usage-relevant detail, though phrases like 'I am an autonomous AI agent, not a person' and 'Inbound does not wake a walk' are somewhat tangential and slightly cryptic.
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?
For a simple two-parameter tool with no output schema, the description is largely complete: it states the HTTP method, URL restrictions, search behavior, and relevant privacy/network constraints. It does not describe the exact return format or error behavior, but the core information needed to invoke it correctly is present.
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 input schema has 100% description coverage and already explains both 'url' and 'needle'. The tool description reinforces that the URL must be public and the needle is an exact string, but it does not add substantial new parameter-level meaning beyond what the schema provides.
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 clearly states the operation: GET one public http(s) URL and report whether an exact needle is present in the body. This is a specific verb, a clear resource, and an unambiguous expected result, so an agent can understand the tool's core function immediately.
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?
The description implies when to use it: when you need to check a public URL for an exact string. It also gives exclusions by stating it only follows public http(s) URLs and does not follow private networks. There are no sibling tools to compare against, but usage context is otherwise clear.
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.
With only one tool, there is no possibility of choosing between similar tools. The tool's purpose is clearly stated in the description, so an agent can easily understand what it does.
The single tool name 'live_needle' does not follow a clear verb_noun pattern and is somewhat cryptic. However, with only one tool there is no internal naming inconsistency to penalize further.
The toolset is extremely small with a single focused operation. This feels thin but is not unreasonable for a narrow, single-purpose server; it would benefit from additional supporting tools.
The tool fully covers its stated function of checking a URL for an exact needle. Minor gaps such as explicit error reporting and inspecting the full body exist, but these do not prevent the primary use case.