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yelp_business_menu

Read-only

Menu items for a Yelp business by alias or encoded id. Credential-free: no login, no cookie required.

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": {
      "id": "<id>"
    },
    "name": "yelp_business_menu"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYesYelp business alias or encoded 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. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / id / description
      Added value: +"Yelp business alias or encoded id"
  2. First observed

TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint and openWorldHint. The description adds valuable behavioral context that the call requires no authentication, cookies, or login, which is not captured by annotations. It does not mention rate limits or empty-menu behavior, but for a read-only lookup the added auth detail is meaningful.

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 short sentences, front-loading the resource and identifier before the access note. No filler or redundancy.

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 low-complexity, single-parameter read tool with an output schema and annotations, the description covers purpose and auth. It could mention where to obtain the business id (e.g., via yelp_search) or what an empty result means, but nothing essential 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% and the single id parameter is already documented in the schema as 'Yelp business alias or encoded id'. The description repeats that phrasing without adding format examples or lookup guidance, so it adds no meaning beyond the schema.

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

Purpose4/5

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

States the specific resource ('menu items') and the identifier ('alias or encoded id'), which distinguishes it from sibling Yelp endpoints for reviews, photos, and business details. It lacks an explicit action verb and doesn't name a sibling alternative, but the scope is unambiguous.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

Offers no guidance on when to choose this endpoint over yelp_business, yelp_business_reviews, or yelp_search; the credential-free note describes an access property, not a selection condition. An agent gets no help deciding when this tool is appropriate.

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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