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LinkedIn Data API MCP Server

get_profile_connection_u0026_follower_count

Retrieve a LinkedIn user's connection and follower counts by providing their username. Access professional network size and social reach metrics.

Instructions

Get Profile Connection \u0026 Follower Count

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
usernameYesExample value: adamselipsky
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are provided, and the description fails to disclose any behavioral traits such as read-only nature, rate limits, or required permissions. The agent gets no safety cues.

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 extremely short, which could be efficient, but it lacks necessary detail. It is under-specified rather than concise.

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?

The description is completely inadequate given the lack of output schema and annotations. It does not help the agent understand the tool's behavior or output.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Although schema coverage is 100%, the description adds no meaning beyond the schema. The parameter 'username' is not explained, and the description does not compensate for the lack of parameter documentation.

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 is a tautology of the tool name ('Get Profile Connection & Follower Count'), providing no additional information about what is retrieved (e.g., counts or lists) or how it differs from siblings like 'get_profile_data_and_connection_u0026_follower_count'.

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 given on when to use this tool versus alternatives. With multiple similar profile tools, the agent cannot determine the appropriate context.

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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