Google Calendar MCP Server
Server Quality Checklist
Latest release: v1.0.0
- Disambiguation4/5
Most tools have distinct purposes, but there is some overlap between get_calendar_events, get_today_events, and get_upcoming_events, which could cause confusion about which to use for specific date ranges. However, their descriptions clarify their scopes (specific time bounds, today-only, next N days), helping to mitigate misselection.
Naming Consistency5/5All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with snake_case (e.g., cancel_calendar_event, create_meet_event, get_all_calendars). This predictability makes it easy for agents to understand and use the toolset without confusion from mixed naming conventions.
Tool Count4/5With 6 tools, the count is reasonable for a calendar server, covering core operations like listing, creating, and canceling events. However, it feels slightly thin as it lacks update or delete operations for events (beyond cancel) and calendar management, which might limit agent workflows in more complex scenarios.
Completeness3/5The toolset covers basic CRUD for events (create and cancel) and reading calendars/events, but there are notable gaps: no update_event tool to modify existing events, no delete_calendar or manage_calendar tools, and limited event query flexibility. This could cause agent failures when full lifecycle management is needed.
Average 3.2/5 across 6 of 6 tools scored.
See the Tool Scores section below for per-tool breakdowns.
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How is the quality score calculated?
The overall quality score combines two components: Tool Definition Quality (70%) and Server Coherence (30%).
Tool Definition Quality measures how well each tool describes itself to AI agents. Every tool is scored 1–5 across six dimensions: Purpose Clarity (25%), Usage Guidelines (20%), Behavioral Transparency (20%), Parameter Semantics (15%), Conciseness & Structure (10%), and Contextual Completeness (10%). The server-level definition quality score is calculated as 60% mean TDQS + 40% minimum TDQS, so a single poorly described tool pulls the score down.
Server Coherence evaluates how well the tools work together as a set, scoring four dimensions equally: Disambiguation (can agents tell tools apart?), Naming Consistency, Tool Count Appropriateness, and Completeness (are there gaps in the tool surface?).
Tiers are derived from the overall score: A (≥3.5), B (≥3.0), C (≥2.0), D (≥1.0), F (<1.0). B and above is considered passing.
Tool Scores
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden but discloses minimal behavioral traits. It mentions retrieving events but doesn't describe authentication requirements, rate limits, pagination behavior, error conditions, or what happens with invalid calendar IDs. The description doesn't contradict annotations (none exist), but provides inadequate behavioral context.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is appropriately brief with two sentences and an Args section. The front-loaded purpose statement is clear, though the Args formatting could be more integrated. No wasted words, though slightly more context could improve completeness without sacrificing conciseness.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a read operation with no annotations, no output schema, and minimal parameter documentation, the description is insufficient. It doesn't explain what format events are returned in, whether results are filtered by time of day, authentication requirements, or how it differs from sibling tools. The description leaves too many contextual gaps for effective tool selection.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The description adds the parameter 'calendar_id' with a brief explanation and default value, but with 0% schema description coverage and only 1 parameter, this provides basic compensation. However, it doesn't explain what constitutes a valid calendar ID format, whether 'primary' is a special value, or what happens with invalid IDs.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states 'Get today's events from the primary calendar' which specifies the verb (get), resource (events), and temporal scope (today). However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from siblings like get_calendar_events or get_upcoming_events, which likely have different filtering capabilities.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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 get_calendar_events or get_upcoming_events. It mentions 'primary calendar' but doesn't explain when to use this versus other calendar tools or what makes 'today' different from other time ranges.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden but provides minimal behavioral context. It mentions default values and ISO format requirements, but doesn't disclose important behaviors like authentication needs, rate limits, error handling, pagination, or what happens when time_min/time_max are null. For a read operation with zero annotation coverage, this leaves significant gaps.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Well-structured with a clear purpose statement followed by parameter explanations. The Args section is organized but could be more front-loaded with critical usage information. No wasted sentences, though additional context would improve completeness.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a 4-parameter read tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description covers basic parameter semantics but lacks important context: no output format description, no authentication/error handling disclosure, and insufficient differentiation from sibling tools. It's minimally adequate but has clear gaps.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
With 0% schema description coverage, the description compensates well by explaining all 4 parameters: calendar_id (with default), time_min/time_max (ISO format requirements), and max_results (with default). It adds meaningful context beyond the bare schema titles, though it could provide more detail about calendar_id format or time range behavior.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states 'Get events from a specific Google Calendar' which specifies the verb (get), resource (events), and target (Google Calendar). It distinguishes from siblings like 'get_all_calendars' (which lists calendars) and 'get_today_events'/'get_upcoming_events' (which have implicit time ranges), but doesn't explicitly contrast with them.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'get_today_events' or 'get_upcoming_events'. The description mentions filtering by time range and calendar, but doesn't explain when this granular control is preferable over the simpler sibling tools.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden but offers minimal behavioral context. It implies a read operation ('Get') but doesn't disclose permissions needed, rate limits, pagination, error conditions, or what 'upcoming events' includes (e.g., all-day events, recurring events). The description is functional but lacks critical operational details.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is appropriately sized with a clear purpose statement followed by parameter details in a structured 'Args:' section. Every sentence earns its place by explaining the tool's function and parameters without unnecessary fluff, though it could be slightly more front-loaded with key distinctions.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's moderate complexity (2 parameters, no output schema, no annotations), the description is adequate but incomplete. It covers the basic purpose and parameters well, but lacks guidance on sibling differentiation and behavioral traits like permissions or output format, leaving gaps for the agent to infer.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It adds meaningful context for both parameters: 'days_ahead' specifies it's the 'Number of days to look ahead' with a default, and 'calendar_id' clarifies it's a 'Calendar ID' with a default. This goes beyond the schema's basic titles and types, providing practical usage information.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool's purpose with a specific verb ('Get') and resource ('upcoming events'), including the temporal scope ('for the next N days'). It distinguishes from some siblings like 'get_today_events' by specifying a variable time range, but doesn't explicitly differentiate from 'get_calendar_events' which might have overlapping functionality.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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 'get_calendar_events' or 'get_today_events'. It mentions the parameters but doesn't explain scenarios where this tool is preferred over siblings, leaving the agent to guess based on tool names alone.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- 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 states the action but doesn't describe traits like whether this is a read-only operation, potential rate limits, authentication requirements, or the format of returned data. This leaves significant gaps for a tool with no annotation coverage.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's purpose without any wasted words. It is appropriately sized and front-loaded, making it easy for an agent to parse quickly.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's simplicity (0 parameters, no output schema, no annotations), the description is minimally adequate. It states what the tool does but lacks details on behavioral traits and usage context, which are important for completeness even in simple cases. It meets the basic requirement but has clear gaps.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The input schema has 0 parameters with 100% coverage, so there are no parameters to document. The description doesn't need to add parameter semantics, and it correctly avoids mentioning any. A baseline of 4 is appropriate as it doesn't mislead or omit necessary parameter info.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the verb ('Get') and resource ('all Google Calendars accessible to the user'), making the purpose unambiguous. It doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'get_calendar_events' or 'get_today_events', which focus on events rather than calendars, so it misses full sibling distinction.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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. It doesn't mention prerequisites, such as authentication needs, or compare it to other calendar-related tools in the sibling list, leaving the agent to infer usage context.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It states the tool creates events with Meet integration but doesn't disclose critical behavioral traits like whether this requires specific permissions, if it sends invitations automatically, rate limits, error conditions, or what happens on success/failure. For a mutation tool with zero annotation coverage, this is a significant gap.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is well-structured with a clear purpose statement followed by parameter details. Every sentence adds value, and it's appropriately sized for a 7-parameter tool. Minor room for improvement in making the purpose statement even more front-loaded.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a mutation tool with 7 parameters, no annotations, and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It covers parameters well but lacks critical context about behavioral outcomes, error handling, authentication requirements, and what the tool returns. The agent would be guessing about important operational aspects.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It provides clear semantic explanations for all 7 parameters beyond just their names, including format examples (ISO format), defaults (timezone: UTC, calendar_id: primary), and clarifications (e.g., 'Event title/summary'). This adds substantial value over the bare schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the specific action ('Create a new Google Calendar event') and the key feature ('with Google Meet integration'), distinguishing it from sibling tools like get_calendar_events or cancel_calendar_event which perform different operations. It precisely identifies both the verb and resource.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives is provided. While the purpose is clear, there's no mention of prerequisites (e.g., authentication needs), when not to use it (e.g., for read-only operations), or how it differs from other event-related tools beyond its basic function.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the tool cancels/deletes an event, implying a destructive mutation, but lacks critical details: whether it requires specific permissions, if the action is reversible, what happens to attendees, or if there are rate limits. The description is minimal and doesn't compensate for the absence of annotations.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is appropriately sized and front-loaded: the first sentence states the core purpose, followed by a structured Args section. Every sentence adds value, with no redundant or vague phrasing. Minor deduction for not integrating parameter details more seamlessly, but overall it's efficient and well-organized.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's complexity (destructive mutation with 2 parameters), no annotations, and no output schema, the description is minimally adequate but incomplete. It covers the basic action and parameters but lacks behavioral context (e.g., effects, permissions) and output details. For a deletion tool, this leaves significant gaps for an AI agent to operate safely and effectively.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must fully explain parameters. It explicitly lists both parameters (calendar_id, event_id) with brief clarifications ('Calendar ID where the event exists', 'The unique identifier of the event to cancel'), adding meaningful context beyond the schema's basic titles. However, it doesn't specify format (e.g., email-like for calendar_id) or examples, leaving some ambiguity.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the specific action ('Cancel (delete)') and resource ('a specific event from Google Calendar'), distinguishing it from sibling tools like create_meet_event (creation) and get_calendar_events (retrieval). The verb+resource combination is precise and unambiguous.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. While the purpose is clear, there's no mention of prerequisites (e.g., needing an existing event), exclusions (e.g., not for recurring events), or comparisons to other tools like delete_event if it existed. The description assumes context but doesn't provide explicit usage rules.
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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