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napkin-ai-mcp

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List Available Styles

list_styles

Discover available visual styles for infographics and diagrams. Use this list to select a style when creating visuals.

Instructions

Get information about available visual styles. Note: For the full list, visit https://api.napkin.ai/docs/styles/index.html

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
messageYes
styles_urlYes
Behavior2/5

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

There are no annotations, so the description must carry the full burden. It only says 'Get information' without disclosing return format, pagination, or that the response is not exhaustive. The note about the full list is the only behavioral caveat, but it is vague.

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 short and front-loaded with the main action. The note about the website is relevant and doesn't waste words. It is appropriately sized for a simple tool, though it lacks depth.

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?

With an output schema present, return values are covered, but the description lacks guidance on how this tool fits into the workflow (e.g., getting styles before generating visuals). The absence of annotations and usage context makes it incomplete for an agent to know when to invoke it.

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 tool has no parameters, so the baseline score is 4. The schema is empty, so there is no parameter information to add, and the description doesn't need to explain any.

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 retrieves information about visual styles, which is a specific resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools that generate, check, or download visuals, so the purpose is unambiguous.

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?

No guidance is given on when to use this tool compared to alternatives. The note about the full list URL is a weak hint about potential limitations, but it doesn't provide clear context or exclusions for using this tool.

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

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