scrapecreators_linkme
Linkme
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes | Linkme profile URL |
Linkme
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes | Linkme profile URL |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It offers none: no mention of what data is fetched, whether the operation is read-only, or any side effects. The single word 'Linkme' reveals zero behavioral traits.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is extremely short, but this is under-specification rather than appropriate conciseness. A one-word description that adds no functional information wastes an opportunity to clarify purpose. It is not genuinely concise in a way that earns its place.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given that there are no annotations, no output schema, and a minimal parameter schema, the description must provide substantial context. It provides none. This is completely inadequate for an agent to confidently select and invoke the tool.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 100% (the 'url' parameter has a description). The description adds no semantic meaning beyond the schema, but the baseline for high coverage is 3. There is nothing in the description that supplements or clarifies the parameter further.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description is simply 'Linkme', which restates the tool's suffix without any verb or action. It does not state what the tool does, such as 'Scrape a Linkme profile' or 'Retrieve Linkme data'. This is a tautology, not a purpose statement.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention that the tool scrapes Linkme profiles, nor does it differentiate from sibling tools like scrapecreators_linktree or scrapecreators_instagram. The agent receives no context about appropriate use cases.
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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