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LinkedIn Api8 MCP Server

get_profile_positions_with_skills

Retrieve a LinkedIn user's job positions along with their associated skills by providing a username.

Instructions

Get Profile Positions With Skills

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
usernameYesExample value: tedgaubert
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are present, yet the description fails to disclose behavioral traits such as read-only nature, authentication needs, or what the output contains. The word 'get' implies a read operation, but this is minimal and falls short of adequate transparency.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is a single sentence of 5 words, but it is a tautology with no informative content. It is concise but not valuable, earning a low score for failing to use its brevity effectively.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Given the lack of annotations and output schema, the description should compensate by explaining what the tool returns, how it differs from siblings, and any behavioral details. It does none of this, leaving the agent with no actionable context.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Despite 100% schema description coverage, the description adds no meaning beyond the input schema. The parameter 'username' is only illustrated with an example in the schema, and the description does not clarify its role or format. The baseline of 3 for high coverage is not justified because the description adds zero parameter-specific insight.

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

Purpose1/5

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

The description 'Get Profile Positions With Skills' is a tautology that repeats the tool name without specifying what 'positions with skills' means or how they differ from other profile data. It does not help distinguish from siblings like get_profile_data_connection_u0026_follower_count_and_pos or get_public_profile_data.

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

Usage Guidelines1/5

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 compared to the many other profile-related siblings. There is no mention of prerequisites, limitations, or typical use cases.

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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