EduBase MCP Server

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

The annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false, and idempotentHint=true, covering the safety profile. The description adds no behavioral context beyond these annotations—it doesn't mention pagination, what member attributes are returned, or whether the list is real-time.

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, efficient sentence with no redundant words. However, it is extremely minimal and could have utilized the space to provide usage context or behavioral details rather than just restating the tool name's meaning.

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?

Given the existence of an output schema and comprehensive annotations, the description doesn't need to explain return values or safety properties. However, for a tool in a large ecosystem with 100+ siblings, the description lacks context about what constitutes a 'member' (e.g., students, teachers) and how this relates to other membership-related tools.

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?

With 100% schema description coverage for the single 'class' parameter, the schema fully documents the input. The description mentions no parameters, but given the schema's completeness, this meets the baseline expectation without adding value.

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 uses a clear verb ('List') and resource ('members in a class'), accurately reflecting the tool's function. However, it fails to differentiate from the sibling tool 'edubase_get_class', which likely retrieves class metadata rather than member lists.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'edubase_get_user_classes' (which might find classes for a user) or 'edubase_post_class_members' (which adds members). No prerequisites or contextual triggers are mentioned.

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