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Dev.to MCP Server

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get_latest_articles

Retrieve recent Dev.to articles to access current developer content and insights.

Instructions

Get the latest articles from Dev.to

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Implementation Reference

  • server.py:22-26 (handler)
    The main handler function for the 'get_latest_articles' tool. It is decorated with @mcp.tool() for registration and execution. Fetches the latest articles from the Dev.to API endpoint '/articles/latest' using the helper function and formats the first 10 articles for output.
    @mcp.tool()
async def get_latest_articles() -> str:
    """Get the latest articles from Dev.to"""
    articles = await fetch_from_api("/articles/latest")
    return format_articles(articles[:10])  # Limiting to 10 for readability

Tool Definition Quality

B3.1/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It states what the tool does but doesn't disclose behavioral traits such as pagination, rate limits, authentication needs, or what 'latest' means (e.g., time window, sorting). This is a significant gap for a tool with no structured safety hints.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's purpose with zero waste. It's appropriately sized and front-loaded, making it easy for an agent to parse quickly.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given no annotations, no output schema, and multiple sibling tools, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what 'latest' entails, how results are returned, or how this differs from other article-fetching tools, leaving the agent with insufficient context for reliable use.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The tool has 0 parameters, and schema description coverage is 100%, so there's no need for parameter documentation in the description. The baseline for 0 parameters is 4, as the description appropriately doesn't discuss non-existent parameters, though it could hint at implicit defaults (e.g., number of articles).

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the verb 'Get' and the resource 'latest articles from Dev.to', making the purpose unambiguous. However, it doesn't differentiate from siblings like 'get_top_articles' or 'get_articles_by_tag' which also retrieve articles with different filters, so it doesn't reach the highest level of specificity.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. With siblings like 'get_top_articles' and 'get_articles_by_tag', there's no indication whether this tool is for chronological recency, popularity, or other criteria, leaving the agent to guess based on the name alone.

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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