Read a page as markdown
read_pageReturns the full markdown of one page. Use after search_site, or when you already know the page you need.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| path | Yes | Markdown path of the page. |
read_pageReturns the full markdown of one page. Use after search_site, or when you already know the page you need.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| path | Yes | Markdown path of the page. |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, destructiveHint=false and a closed world, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds only that the return is 'full markdown' and where it fits in a search-then-read workflow; it says nothing about what happens with an invalid path or any truncation/size limits.
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?
Two short sentences, zero filler, with the output shape stated first and the usage condition second.
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?
For a one-parameter, non-destructive read with no output schema, the description covers what is returned and when to call it. A brief note on failure behavior for an out-of-enum path would make it fully complete.
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% and the single path parameter is fully enumerated with 15 allowed values, so the schema carries the meaning. The description adds no syntax or selection guidance beyond the schema baseline.
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?
States a specific verb and resource ('Returns the full markdown of one page') with the scope narrowed to a single page, which cleanly separates it from the sibling search_site.
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?
Explicitly names the alternative (search_site) and the two conditions that select this tool: as a follow-up to a search, or when the target page is already known.
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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