top_casesRead the most supported published cases. Needs no session.
This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.
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Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The annotations already establish read-only, idempotent, non-destructive, and closed-world behavior. The description adds meaningful context beyond that by noting that no session is required and that results are limited to published cases ranked by support.
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 two short sentences with no wasted wording. The core action is front-loaded, and the session requirement is stated compactly.
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 no-parameter read tool with rich annotations, the description covers the basic action and session requirement. However, it does not clarify what "most supported" means, how many cases are returned, or what the return shape looks like, and there is no output schema to compensate.
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?
There are no input parameters, so there are no parameter semantics to explain. The baseline for a zero-parameter tool is 4.
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 states a specific verb and resource: "Read the most supported published cases." It clarifies the scope as published cases ranked by support, but it does not explicitly distinguish this from the sibling list_cases tool.
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?
The phrase "Needs no session" gives a useful usage prerequisite, but the description does not say when to choose this over list_cases or other case-related tools. Usage is implied rather than explicitly guided.
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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