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check_ssl

Read-only

Check a host's TLS/SSL certificate: issuer, validity dates, expiry, chain and trust verdict.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
hostYesDomain name (not an IP), e.g. deinkunde.com
portNoTLS port, default 443

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
ipNo
okNo
sanNo
hostNo
portNo
foundNo
expiredNo
issuerONo
trustedNo
validToNo
issuerCNNo
subjectCNNo
validFromNo
selfSignedNo
notYetValidNo
serialNumberNo
hostnameMatchNo
fingerprint256No
daysUntilExpiryNo
authorizationErrorNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
      +  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
      +  "additionalProperties": {},
      +  "properties": {
      +    "authorizationError": {
      +      "anyOf": [
      +        {
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        {
      +          "type": "null"
      +        }
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "daysUntilExpiry": {
      +      "anyOf": [
      +        {
      +          "type": "number"
      +        },
      +        {
      +          "type": "null"
      +        }
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "expired": {
      +      "anyOf": [
      +        {
      +          "type": "boolean"
      +        },
      +        {
      +          "type": "null"
      +        }
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "fingerprint256": {
      +      "anyOf": [
      +        {
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        {
      +          "type": "null"
      +        }
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "found": {
      +      "anyOf": [
      +        {
      +          "type": "boolean"
      +        },
      +        {
      +          "type": "null"
      +        }
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "host": {
      +      "anyOf": [
      +        {
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        {
      +          "type": "null"
      +        }
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "hostnameMatch": {
      +      "anyOf": [
      +        {
      +          "type": "boolean"
      +        },
      +        {
      +          "type": "null"
      +        }
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "ip": {
      +      "anyOf": [
      +        {
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        {
      +          "type": "null"
      +        }
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "issuerCN": {
      +      "anyOf": [
      +        {
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        {
      +          "type": "null"
      +        }
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "issuerO": {
      +      "anyOf": [
      +        {
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        {
      +          "type": "null"
      +        }
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "notYetValid": {
      +      "anyOf": [
      +        {
      +          "type": "boolean"
      +        },
      +        {
      +          "type": "null"
      +        }
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "ok": {
      +      "anyOf": [
      +        {
      +          "type": "boolean"
      +        },
      +        {
      +          "type": "null"
      +        }
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "port": {
      +      "anyOf": [
      +        {
      +          "type": "number"
      +        },
      +        {
      +          "type": "null"
      +        }
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "san": {
      +      "anyOf": [
      +        {
      +          "items": {
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "type": "array"
      +        },
      +        {
      +          "type": "null"
      +        }
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "selfSigned": {
      +      "anyOf": [
      +        {
      +          "type": "boolean"
      +        },
      +        {
      +          "type": "null"
      +        }
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "serialNumber": {
      +      "anyOf": [
      +        {
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        {
      +          "type": "null"
      +        }
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "subjectCN": {
      +      "anyOf": [
      +        {
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        {
      +          "type": "null"
      +        }
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "trusted": {
      +      "anyOf": [
      +        {
      +          "type": "boolean"
      +        },
      +        {
      +          "type": "null"
      +        }
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "validFrom": {
      +      "anyOf": [
      +        {
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        {
      +          "type": "null"
      +        }
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "validTo": {
      +      "anyOf": [
      +        {
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        {
      +          "type": "null"
      +        }
      +      ]
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  2. First observed

TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

The readOnlyHint annotation already signals a safe read operation, so the description adds value by listing the specific certificate details returned. However, it does not discuss edge cases (e.g., SNI behavior, timeouts) or the trust verdict semantics beyond the minimal list.

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?

The description is a single, well-structured sentence that gets straight to the point. It is concise, informative, and front-loads the core action and object.

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 the tool's simplicity, the readOnlyHint annotation, and the presence of an output schema, the description sufficiently covers the tool's purpose and key details. It does not need to explain return values because the output schema handles that, and the description provides enough to invoke the tool correctly.

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 coverage is 100% for both parameters (host and port), with descriptions including the port default. The description itself does not add parameter-level detail beyond referencing 'host', so it neither detracts nor meaningfully enhances what the schema already provides.

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?

The description uses a specific verb ('Check') and identifies the resource ('host's TLS/SSL certificate'), then enumerates the key attributes examined (issuer, validity dates, expiry, chain, trust verdict). This clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools like check_dns or port_check.

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?

The description implies the use case (checking SSL certificate details for a host) but does not explicitly state when to use this tool over alternatives or provide exclusions. Sibling tools such as hsts_check or port_check are not referenced, so the context is clear but not contrasted.

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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TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Disambiguation3/5

Several tools cluster around overlapping diagnostics, such as asn_lookup vs ip_geolocation and website_status vs response_time/redirect_check/http_headers. Descriptions generally clarify the differences, but the boundaries between some tools are not immediately obvious.

Naming Consistency3/5

Naming conventions are mixed: check_dns and check_ssl use verb-first, while dkim_check, spf_check, and hsts_check use noun-first. There are also varied styles like dns_propagation, domain_expiry, and whois, making the pattern inconsistent but still readable.

Tool Count3/5

At 20 tools, the server falls into the borderline heavy range. Most tools address a distinct diagnostic need, but some could be consolidated, such as website_status overlapping with response_time and redirect_check.

Completeness4/5

The toolkit covers the core read-only network/domain diagnostic domain well: DNS, email authentication, SSL/TLS, WHOIS, IP intelligence, and website availability. Minor gaps like traceroute or DNSSEC validation exist, but there are no critical missing operations for the apparent purpose.

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