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Search Places & POI

geo.places.search
Read-onlyIdempotent

Search points of interest (restaurants, pharmacies, hotels, attractions) near a location by category and radius (Geoapify/OSM)

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
latYesCenter latitude for the search area.
lonYesCenter longitude for the search area.
langNoResult language code (e.g. "en", "de", "ru"). Default: English.
limitNoMaximum number of results (default 20, max 50).
radiusNoSearch radius in meters (default 1000, max 50000).
categoriesYesPOI category filter (e.g. "catering.restaurant", "healthcare.pharmacy", "tourism.attraction", "accommodation.hotel"). Multiple categories separated by comma.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
errorNoPresent only when the call failed. Includes error code, message, request_id, and any provider-specific extras.
resultNoTool response payload. Shape varies per tool — consult the tool description and inputSchema. May be an object, array, string, or number depending on the upstream provider response.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already indicate read-only, idempotent, open-world. Description adds data source (Geoapify/OSM), providing useful context beyond annotations. No contradictions.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

One efficient sentence that covers all essential aspects: what is searched, where, and by what filters. No wasted words, front-loaded with key info.

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?

Given 6 parameters and an output schema, the description provides a clear, high-level understanding. Could mention default radius/limit explicitly, but defaults are in schema. Adequate for a spatial POI search tool.

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 description doesn't need to add details. It does not provide extra meaning beyond the schema, which is acceptable given schema richness.

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

Purpose5/5

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

Description clearly specifies the verb 'Search', resource 'points of interest', with concrete examples (restaurants, etc.), and context (near a location, by category, radius). It implicitly distinguishes from sibling tools like geocoding or navigation.

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?

No explicit guidance on when to use vs. alternatives. However, the tool's purpose is clear, and sibling tools are in different geo categories (address, navigation) so confusion is unlikely. Lacks explicit 'when not to use'.

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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