Skip to main content
Glama

Keyword research

keyword_research
Read-only

Fetch Google Ads search volume, CPC, and competition for 1–20 keywords to compare demand and advertising costs.

Instructions

Google Ads volume/CPC/competition for 1-20 keywords. $0.04 USDC/call. Paid: calling without a payment payload returns a structured 402 with payment options — that response is the documented behavior, not a failure.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
keywordsYes1-20 keywords.
language_codeNoISO 639-1.es
location_codeNoDataForSEO location (default Spain).
include_suggestionsNoAdd related suggestions.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed4 schema fields changedv0.1.1
    • changedInput schema / properties / include_suggestions / description
      Previous value: -"Whether to fetch top-5 related keyword suggestions per seed keyword. Default true. Set false to skip the suggestions call and reduce latency."New value: +"Add related suggestions."
    • changedInput schema / properties / keywords / description
      Previous value: -"One keyword (string) or up to 20 keywords (array of strings, max 20). Pass a single string for one keyword or an array for multiple keywords in one API call."New value: +"1-20 keywords."
    • changedInput schema / properties / language_code / description
      Previous value: -"ISO 639-1 language code for Google Ads data. Default \"es\" (Spanish). Use \"en\" for English, \"fr\" for French, etc."New value: +"ISO 639-1."
    • changedInput schema / properties / location_code / description
      Previous value: -"DataForSEO location code for Google Ads geo-targeting. Default 2724 (Spain). Use 2840 for USA, 2826 for UK. Full list: https://api.dataforseo.com/v3/keywords_data/google_ads/locations"New value: +"DataForSEO location (default Spain)."
  2. Added

TDQS

A4.4/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Annotations only declare readOnlyHint, so the description adds substantial context: cost per call, required payment payload, and the structured 402 response. It prevents the agent from misclassifying a normal payment challenge as an error.

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?

Three compact sentences with the purpose, cost, and payment behavior front-loaded. Every sentence carries operational value with no filler.

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

Completeness4/5

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

For a tool with no output schema, the description identifies the returned metrics and explains the payment flow, which is the main complexity. It could say more about response shape, but the key behavioral information is present.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already explains all four parameters. The description reinforces the 1-20 keyword constraint but adds no extra semantics for language_code, location_code, or include_suggestions.

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 names the specific data source and metrics (Google Ads volume/CPC/competition) and the exact input scope (1-20 keywords). This is more precise than a generic 'keyword research' label and makes the tool's output obvious.

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?

It clearly states the paid nature and that a 402 response without a payment payload is expected behavior, which is critical invocation guidance. It does not explicitly compare against sibling tools, but none of the listed siblings are close alternatives.

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