Retrieve topics from Twitter communities to discover ongoing discussions and stay updated on community interests.
Get Community Topics
This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.
{
"id": 1,
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"method": "tools/call",
"params": {
"arguments": {},
"name": "get_community_topics"
}
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Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v2.0.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of disclosing behavior. It only implies a read operation but gives no information about return format, pagination, data scope, or potential side effects. No meaningful behavioral traits are disclosed beyond the word 'Get'.
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, which contributes to conciseness, but it is under-specified. The single phrase adds little value beyond the tool name and does not earn its place as a meaningful explanation.
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 large set of sibling community tools and the absence of an output schema, the description is severely incomplete. It leaves the agent uncertain about what 'topics' refers to, what data is returned, and how this endpoint relates to other community functions.
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 tool has zero parameters, and the schema is empty. The description adds no parameter-level detail, but there is nothing to describe. The zero-parameter baseline of 4 applies.
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 phrase 'Get Community Topics' identifies a getter resource but does not define what a 'topic' is or how it differs from sibling tools like get_community_tweets or get_community_timeline. It is clear at a surface level but lacks the specificity needed to distinguish it from similar community-related getters.
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 the many related community tools (details, tweets, timeline, members, etc.). There are no stated exclusions, alternatives, or contextual hints for selection.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.