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MCP Web Validator

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MCP Web Validator (lightweight)

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A tiny stdio MCP server with two local-only tools. It does not fetch URLs, write files, or download a browser.

Tools

Tool

Purpose

seo.metadata

Checks title, meta description, <h1>, and image alt attributes in supplied HTML.

schema.markup

Parses application/ld+json blocks and reports JSON syntax errors.

Run

npm install
npm run build
node dist/index.js

Cursor / MCP client

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "web-validator": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["dist/index.js"],
      "cwd": "/absolute/path/to/private-mcp-web-validator"
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

2 tools
schema.markupValidate JSON-LD syntaxB
Read-onlyIdempotent

Parses JSON-LD script blocks in supplied HTML and reports empty blocks or JSON syntax errors.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
htmlContentYesRaw HTML containing JSON-LD script blocks.

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
countsYes
issuesYes
totalIssuesYes

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds that empty script blocks are flagged alongside JSON syntax errors, which is modest extra context, but it says nothing about limits (e.g. the 200000-char cap) or parsing behavior beyond the immediate scope.

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?

A single, front-loaded sentence with no filler. Every clause earns its place by naming the input, the operation, and the two failure classes reported.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be restated, and annotations cover the safety profile. Given the tool's low complexity and full schema coverage, the description is nearly complete, missing only a note on input size limits or the no-script-block case.

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?

Only one parameter, and schema description coverage is 100% ('Raw HTML containing JSON-LD script blocks'), so the schema does the heavy lifting. The description adds no syntax or format detail beyond what the schema already states, making the baseline of 3 appropriate.

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

Purpose4/5

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

States a specific verb+resource: parses JSON-LD script blocks in supplied HTML and reports empty blocks or JSON syntax errors. The scope is immediately graspable. It does not explicitly differentiate from the sibling seo.metadata, but that sibling is unrelated enough that confusion is unlikely.

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 when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no mention of any alternative. The intent (validate JSON-LD in HTML) is implied only by the verb 'reports ... errors', leaving the agent to infer the use case.

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

seo.metadataAudit SEO metadataA
Read-onlyIdempotent

Inspects supplied HTML locally for title, meta description, h1 headings, and image alt attributes.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
htmlContentYesRaw HTML markup to inspect locally.

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
countsYes
issuesYes
totalIssuesYes

TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, openWorldHint=false and destructiveHint=false, so safety and locality are largely covered. The description reinforces locality ('locally') and lists the inspected elements, but adds nothing about the shape of the findings or limits beyond what annotations and the output schema provide.

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?

A single front-loaded sentence that names the operation, the input source, and the four audit targets with zero 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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be described, and annotations carry the safety profile. The description covers the input and the audited elements adequately; only explicit routing versus the sibling tool is missing.

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?

Only one parameter exists and schema coverage is 100%, with the schema describing htmlContent as 'Raw HTML markup to inspect locally.' The description's 'supplied HTML' merely echoes this, adding no syntax, size, or format detail. Baseline 3 per the one-param/100%-coverage rule.

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

Purpose4/5

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

States a specific verb (inspects) and resource (supplied HTML) and enumerates exactly what is checked: title, meta description, h1 headings, image alt attributes. It does not name or differentiate from the sibling schema.markup, so it stops short of a 5.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The word 'locally' combined with 'supplied HTML' implies the usage context (offline auditing of provided markup) but there is no explicit when-to-use statement nor any mention of when to prefer the sibling schema.markup instead.

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

Tool Schema Changelog

Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. 2 tool updatesv1.0.0
    • First observedschema.markup
    • First observedseo.metadata

TDQS

A3.6/5.0

Scored across 2 tools

Disambiguation5/5

The two tools target clearly different validation areas: SEO HTML metadata versus JSON-LD schema markup. There is no overlap in purpose, so an agent can easily choose between them.

Naming Consistency5/5

Both tool names follow the same namespace.action convention: seo.metadata and schema.markup. The pattern is predictable and consistent across the set.

Tool Count3/5

Two tools is borderline thin for a server called 'MCP Web Validator,' which implies broader validation coverage. The count is reasonable only if the server is intentionally limited to SEO/schema checks.

Completeness2/5

For a web validator, the surface has significant gaps: it lacks checks for links, accessibility, performance, canonical tags, Open Graph, robots directives, and deeper schema validation. It covers a narrow slice of SEO/schema markup inspection rather than a complete web validation lifecycle.

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