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FatSecret MCP Server

by ChocoTonic

resolve_fatsecret_capability

Read-only

Find the correct FatSecret backend operation for your need and optionally execute a safe read to access food, diary, or recipe data.

Instructions

Find latest backend operations and optionally execute one safe read.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
needYes
executeNo
argumentsNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.2.0

TDQS

C2.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

The description's 'safe read' aligns with the readOnlyHint=true annotation and adds a slight behavioral qualifier. However, it does not disclose what 'latest' means, whether the resolved search results are cached/dynamic, or what happens when execute=true. Annotations already cover the safety profile, so the description adds only minimal context.

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 very brief, but brevity here comes at the cost of essential information. It does not front-load any parameter semantics or usage guidance. A single vague sentence is not 'appropriately sized' when the tool has multiple parameters and no schema descriptions.

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?

For a tool with 3 parameters, 0% schema description coverage, and a somewhat abstract purpose, the description is woefully incomplete. It does not explain how to express a need, what operations can be resolved, or what 'execute' entails. Although an output schema exists, the description still fails to give the agent enough context to call the tool correctly.

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?

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate by explaining the three parameters: need, execute, and arguments. The description does not mention any of them or how to construct them. There is no semantic information about what 'need' should contain or how arguments are formatted, leaving an agent completely without guidance.

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

Purpose3/5

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

The description states a specific verb and resource: 'Find latest backend operations and optionally execute one safe read.' It does give a general sense of the tool's role as a meta-interface to backend operations. However, 'backend operations' is vague, and it does not clearly distinguish this tool from the sibling data-access tools beyond implying it is a discovery/routing tool.

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?

There is no guidance about when to use this tool versus the direct sibling tools like get_food or search_foods. The description does not mention prerequisites, when to set execute=true, or when to call the siblings directly instead. The use case is implied but never stated explicitly.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.