Retrieve the list of continents that have available webcams. Specify a language code to localize continent names.
Get available continents with webcams
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| lang | No | Language code (default: "en") |
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| data | No | ||
| cached | No | ||
| success | Yes | ||
| summary | Yes | ||
| api_info | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.0.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds the scope constraint 'with webcams' but provides no additional behavioral detail such as ordering, pagination, or data restrictions, which is acceptable given the annotations.
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 a single, front-loaded sentence with no filler. It conveys the essential action and scope efficiently, appropriate for a simple read-only list tool.
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?
For a low-complexity tool with a complete output schema, annotations, and full parameter schema coverage, the description covers the essential information. It lacks explicit routing to hierarchical siblings, but this is a minor gap for such a straightforward operation.
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 has 100% coverage for the single optional parameter 'lang', including its description and default value. The tool description adds no extra meaning beyond the schema, so the baseline score of 3 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 description states a clear verb ('Get') and resource ('available continents with webcams'), making the tool's function obvious. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate it from sibling tools like get_regions or get_countries, though the resource type implies a top-level geographical scope.
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 for when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description does not mention when a caller should choose continents over regions, countries, or other sibling tools, leaving usage entirely to inference from the name.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.