MCP Dota 2 Match Analysis Server

get_position_timeline

Retrieve hero positions at regular intervals within a match to analyze movement patterns and team coordination.

Instructions

Get hero positions over a time range at regular intervals.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "match_id": "<match_id>",
      "start_time": "<start_time>",
      "end_time": "<end_time>"
    },
    "name": "get_position_timeline"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`end_time`	Yes
`match_id`	Yes
`start_time`	Yes
`hero_filter`	No
`interval_seconds`	No

Output Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`error`	No
`heroes`	No
`success`	Yes
`end_time`	No
`match_id`	Yes
`start_time`	No
`hero_filter`	No
`interval_seconds`	No

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv1.2.0Jul 31, 2026

TDQS

A3.6/5.0

Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It does not mention return format, potential limitations, or any special behavior beyond the basic query, leaving a significant transparency gap for a tool with no annotation support.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is a single concise sentence that front-loads the core purpose without extraneous information. Every word earns its place, making it efficient and easy to parse.

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

Completeness3/5

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

The tool has an output schema and a modest parameter set, but the description omits key context such as how it differs from get_hero_positions and does not mention all parameters. It is minimally adequate but incomplete for an agent to fully exploit the tool's capabilities.

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?

The schema has 0% description coverage, and the description only vaguely references 'time range' and 'regular intervals' without explaining individual parameters like hero_filter or interval_seconds. It fails to compensate for the schema's lack of parameter documentation.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description clearly states the tool's function: retrieving hero positions over a time range at regular intervals. This specific scope distinguishes it from related tools like get_snapshot_at_time (single time point) and get_match_timeline (broader timeline data).

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides a clear use case: obtaining hero positions sampled over time, which implies when to use it. However, it does not explicitly contrast with sibling tools or state when not to use it, but the context is sufficiently clear for an agent to infer appropriate usage.

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