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mcp-loader

test_liveTest

Check live reload behavior by confirming that the mcp-loader detects added tool files automatically, without requiring a restart.

Instructions

Live reload test - added without restart

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.2.0

TDQS

C2.3/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only mentions that the tool is a live reload test added without restart; it does not describe side effects, return values, safety, or operational behavior. An agent has essentially no information about what happens on invocation.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is very short and contains no redundant or repetitive text. However, the phrase 'added without restart' is deployment-oriented metadata rather than functional guidance, so it is not fully optimized for agent-facing usage, though it remains appropriately brief.

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 no parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description should at least state what the tool returns or why an agent might call it. 'Live reload test - added without restart' provides neither functional semantics nor return expectations, leaving the tool contextually incomplete.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The input schema is empty with zero parameters, so there is nothing for the description to clarify. Schema coverage is effectively complete, and no parameter documentation is needed.

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

Purpose2/5

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

The description 'Live reload test - added without restart' largely restates the tool name and lacks a clear verb and resource. It signals that the tool is a test artifact but does not specify what the tool actually does when invoked, and it does not distinguish itself from sibling test tools like test_hotReloadTest.

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 on when to call this tool or when to prefer an alternative. Sibling tools include several test and context tools, but the description provides no conditions, exclusions, or recommendations to help an agent choose correctly.

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