scrapecreators_linktree
Linktree
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes | URL to Linktree page |
Linktree
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes | URL to Linktree page |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
There are no annotations, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It provides no information about whether the tool performs a read operation, what data is returned, or any limitations. "Linktree" is completely opaque.
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 effective conciseness. It provides zero useful information, so the single word does not 'earn 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?
With no annotations, no output schema, and a one-word description, the tool is almost entirely undefined. An agent cannot determine the tool's purpose, expected input format beyond the schema, or return value. This is severely incomplete even for a simple one-parameter 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?
The schema description coverage is 100% (the 'url' parameter is described as 'URL to Linktree page'). However, the description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema; it simply names the tool. Baseline of 3 is applicable due to high schema coverage, but no extra value is provided.
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 a single word "Linktree" which merely restates the tool name and provides no verb, resource, or action. It fails to indicate that this tool scrapes or retrieves data from a Linktree page, and does not differentiate it from sibling tools like scrapecreators_linkbio or scrapecreators_linkme.
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. With many similar scraping tools available (e.g., scrapecreators_linkbio, scrapecreators_linkme), the description offers no context or exclusion criteria.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.