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vrbo_locations_search

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Suggest public Vrbo lodging destinations for a search term and return location names, types, and region IDs. Use a selected result's region_id and location data with vrbo_search.

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": {
      "search_term": "<search_term>"
    },
    "name": "vrbo_locations_search"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
search_termYesDestination text to suggest

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. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / search_term / description
      Added value: +"Destination text to suggest"
  2. First observed

TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, so safety and scope are covered. The description adds that results are 'public' destinations and what fields come back, but says nothing about rate limits, throttling, or result count beyond what the output schema covers.

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 filler, with the capability statement first and the workflow handoff second. Every clause carries usable information.

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?

For a single-parameter suggestion tool with a full input schema, annotations, and an output schema, this is nearly complete; the chaining instruction to vrbo_search is the piece an agent most needs. Missing only tie-breaking guidance against sibling VRBO entry points.

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?

Only one parameter, fully described in the schema ('Destination text to suggest'), and the description adds no further syntax, formatting, or example guidance for it. Baseline 3 is appropriate when schema coverage is 100%.

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 ('Suggest') and resource ('public Vrbo lodging destinations') and explicitly scopes the output to location names, types, and region IDs. It is clearly separable from vrbo_search, which it names as the downstream consumer.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

Gives explicit chaining guidance: feed a selected result's region_id and location data into vrbo_search. This tells the agent where this tool fits in the workflow, but does not state when this tool is preferable to alternatives or any exclusions.

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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