Retrieve a The Verge author's byline metadata, biography, and recent articles from a canonical author URL.
Get a The Verge author profile. Returns a The Verge author's byline metadata, biography, and recent articles from a canonical author URL.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes | Canonical The Verge author URL |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.17.5Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the burden of behavioral disclosure. It states what data is returned, which is useful, but it does not disclose any potential side effects, authentication requirements, or error behavior. For a simple read operation, this is adequate but not deep.
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?
Two sentences with zero unnecessary words. The purpose is front-loaded in the first sentence, and the second sentence lists the return types. Highly concise and well-structured.
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?
With no output schema, the description must convey what the tool returns, which it does by listing three output categories. Given the single parameter and the simplicity of the tool, this is sufficient for an agent to understand its function without needing precise formatting details.
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 schema describes the only parameter 'url' as 'Canonical The Verge author URL' with 100% coverage. The description merely restates 'canonical author URL' without adding new meaning. Thus the baseline of 3 is appropriate since the schema already documents the parameter fully.
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 description clearly states the verb 'Get' and the resource 'The Verge author profile', and specifies what is returned (byline metadata, biography, recent articles). This distinguishes it from The Verge article/headline tools and other sites' author tools.
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?
The description makes it clear that this tool is for retrieving author profiles from a canonical URL, which implies when to use it. However, it does not explicitly contrast it with theverge_article or theverge_headlines, though the resource naming gives clear context. No explicit exclusions, but the purpose is unambiguous.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.