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slickdeals_comments

Read-only

Fetch a Slickdeals deal's complete public comment thread by URL, including author, post, timestamp, and reaction details. Use slickdeals_deal or slickdeals_search to find a deal, or reddit_comments for Reddit discussions.

Tool call template

This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {},
    "name": "slickdeals_comments"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlNoFull Slickdeals deal URL, as returned by GET /slickdeals/search or GET /slickdeals/deal (https://slickdeals.net/f/...)
thread_idNoSlickdeals numeric thread id

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dataYesThe tool result payload (shape varies per tool; see each tool's docs resource).

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / thread_id / description
      Added value: +"Slickdeals numeric thread id"
    • addedInput schema / properties / url / description
      Added value: +"Full Slickdeals deal URL, as returned by GET /slickdeals/search or GET /slickdeals/deal (https://slickdeals.net/f/...)"
  2. First observed

TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, so the safe read-only nature and public-web scope are covered. The description adds that the thread is 'complete' and 'public' and lists returned fields, but this overlaps with the existing output schema and omits pagination or rate-limit behavior. With annotations and output schema both present, the description's marginal behavioral value is modest.

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?

Two sentences, zero waste: the first front-loads purpose and scope, the second handles routing. Every clause earns its place.

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

Completeness5/5

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

With annotations covering the safety profile and an output schema covering return values, the description only needs purpose and routing, both of which are fully present. Nothing an agent needs to call this correctly is missing.

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% with both url and thread_id documented in the schema itself. The description only echoes the URL-based access mode and adds no format or fallback guidance (e.g., url vs thread_id precedence), so the baseline 3 applies.

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?

States a specific verb (Fetch) plus resource (a Slickdeals deal's complete public comment thread) and scope (by URL), and enumerates the returned fields. It is clearly distinguishable from slickdeals_deal, slickdeals_search, and reddit_comments without opening any schema.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

Explicitly routes the agent: use slickdeals_deal or slickdeals_search to find a deal first, or reddit_comments for Reddit discussions. This is when-to-use plus named alternatives, leaving nothing to inference.

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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