Retrieve the rating that the currently logged-in user assigned to a specific recipe. Use this to display or verify a user's personal rating for a recipe.
Get Logged In User Rating For Recipe [GET /api/users/self/ratings/{recipe_id}]
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| recipe_id | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.2.11Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description should disclose behavior. It fails to mention that this is a read-only GET operation, what happens if no rating exists, or any permissions needed. The endpoint hints at GET, but the description doesn't clarify.
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 concise (one line), but it sacrifices informativeness. It is under-specified and provides no value beyond the tool name.
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 the tool's simplicity (one parameter, no output schema), the description should at least mention the return value or behavior when no rating exists. It is completely inadequate.
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 coverage is 0%, and the description adds no meaning to the recipe_id parameter beyond what the schema already shows. The endpoint includes the placeholder, but no explanation of its purpose or format is given.
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 the tool retrieves the logged-in user's rating for a recipe, which is clear from the title and endpoint. However, it merely repeats the name without adding any explanatory detail or distinguishing from sibling tools.
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 like get_ratings or set_rating. There is no context about the user being logged in or the scope of the rating.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.