Etsy MCP Server

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Latest release: v1.0.0
Disambiguation5/5
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose targeting specific Etsy resources: listings, shops, reviews, and trending items. The descriptions clearly differentiate between operations like getting details, searching, or retrieving all items, with no overlap that could cause misselection.
Naming Consistency5/5
All tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern (e.g., get_listing_details, search_listings, get_shop_by_name). The naming is uniform across all 7 tools, using snake_case and clear action-object pairs, making them predictable and easy to understand.
Tool Count5/5
With 7 tools, this server is well-scoped for its Etsy domain, covering key operations like retrieving and searching listings and shops, plus reviews and trending items. Each tool earns its place without feeling thin or bloated, aligning with typical server sizes.
Completeness4/5
The toolset provides strong coverage for browsing and searching Etsy, including CRUD-like operations for listings and shops, but lacks update or delete actions (e.g., modifying listings or managing shop settings). This minor gap is workable for most agent use cases focused on data retrieval.
Average 3/5 across 7 of 7 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?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the tool retrieves 'detailed information,' implying a read-only operation, but doesn't specify aspects like authentication requirements, rate limits, error handling, or the format of returned data. This is a significant gap 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.
Conciseness5/5
Is 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 unnecessary words. It's front-loaded with the core action and resource, making it easy to parse and understand quickly.
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?
Given the lack of annotations and output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't address behavioral traits like authentication or rate limits, and while the input schema is well-documented, the description fails to compensate for missing context about the tool's operation and results, making it inadequate for full agent understanding.
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 input schema fully documents both parameters ('listing_id' and 'includes'). The description adds no additional semantic context beyond implying the tool uses a listing ID, which is already covered in the schema. This meets the baseline score when the schema handles parameter documentation.
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?
The description clearly states the action ('Get detailed information') and resource ('about a specific Etsy listing by its ID'), making the purpose unambiguous. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate this tool from sibling tools like 'get_shop_listings' or 'search_listings', which might also retrieve listing information but with different scopes or filters.
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?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It doesn't mention prerequisites, such as needing a valid listing ID, or compare it to siblings like 'get_shop_listings' (for multiple listings) or 'search_listings' (for broader searches), 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?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states this is a read operation ('Get information'), which implies safety, but lacks details on permissions, rate limits, error handling, or what specific information is returned (e.g., shop details, status). This leaves significant gaps for an agent to understand the tool's behavior fully.
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?
The description is a single, clear sentence with zero wasted words. It's front-loaded with the core purpose and efficiently specifies the parameter context. Every part earns its place, making it easy for an agent to parse quickly without unnecessary elaboration.
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?
Given the lack of annotations and output schema, the description is incomplete for a tool that presumably returns shop information. It doesn't explain what 'information' includes (e.g., shop stats, policies), potential errors, or usage constraints. For a read operation with no structured support, more context is needed to guide an agent effectively.
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%, with the parameter 'shop_name' documented as 'The name/slug of the shop'. The description adds minimal value by mentioning 'shop name' but doesn't clarify semantics like format, case sensitivity, or examples. This meets the baseline of 3 since the schema does the heavy lifting, but no extra insight is provided.
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?
The description clearly states the action ('Get information') and target resource ('an Etsy shop by its shop name'), making the purpose immediately understandable. It doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'search_shops' or 'get_shop_listings', which prevents a perfect score, but the verb+resource combination is specific 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 Guidelines2/5
Does 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 'search_shops' or 'get_shop_listings'. It mentions the parameter ('shop name') but doesn't clarify prerequisites, such as needing an exact shop name versus partial matching, or when other tools might be more appropriate for broader queries.
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 mentions 'active listings' and implies a read operation, but fails to address critical aspects like rate limits, authentication needs, pagination behavior (beyond parameters), or what 'active' means operationally. This leaves significant gaps for a tool with 5 parameters.
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?
The description is a single, efficient sentence that front-loads the core purpose without unnecessary words. Every element ('Get all active listings from a specific Etsy shop') directly contributes to understanding the tool's function.
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?
Given 5 parameters, no annotations, and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain return values, error conditions, or behavioral constraints like rate limits. For a data retrieval tool with multiple options, more context is needed to guide effective use.
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 input schema fully documents all 5 parameters. The description adds no additional parameter semantics beyond implying 'active' filtering, which isn't reflected in the schema. This meets the baseline for high schema coverage but doesn't enhance understanding.
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?
The description clearly states the action ('Get') and resource ('all active listings from a specific Etsy shop'), making the purpose evident. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from siblings like 'get_trending_listings' or 'search_listings' beyond the shop-specific focus, which prevents a perfect score.
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?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'search_listings' or 'get_shop_by_name'. It lacks context about prerequisites (e.g., needing a shop ID) or exclusions, leaving the agent to infer usage from the tool name 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?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It implies a read-only operation ('Get reviews'), but doesn't specify aspects like rate limits, authentication requirements, pagination behavior (beyond what the schema hints at with limit/offset), or error handling. This is a significant gap for a tool with multiple parameters and no output schema.
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?
The description is a single, efficient sentence that front-loads the core purpose without unnecessary words. It earns its place by clearly stating the tool's function, 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.
Completeness2/5
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool has 5 parameters, no annotations, and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't address behavioral traits like pagination, rate limits, or return format, which are crucial for proper tool invocation. The high schema coverage helps with parameters, but overall context is lacking for a tool of this complexity.
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 fully documents all 5 parameters (shop_id, limit, offset, min_created, max_created) with types, constraints, and descriptions. The description adds no additional parameter semantics beyond implying the tool fetches reviews, which is already clear from the tool name and schema. This meets the baseline for high schema coverage.
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?
The description clearly states the verb 'Get' and the resource 'reviews for a specific Etsy shop', making the purpose immediately understandable. However, it doesn't differentiate from sibling tools like 'get_shop_listings' or 'search_shops', which might also retrieve shop-related data, so it misses the top score for specificity against alternatives.
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?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, such as 'search_shops' or 'get_shop_listings', nor does it mention any prerequisites or exclusions. It simply states what the tool does without contextual usage information, leaving the agent to infer 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?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the tool returns product listings matching search criteria but lacks details on permissions, rate limits, pagination behavior, or error handling. For a search tool with 7 parameters, this leaves significant gaps in understanding how it behaves beyond the basic function.
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 concise and front-loaded in a single sentence, clearly stating the purpose without waste. However, it could be slightly more structured by explicitly mentioning key parameters or constraints, but it efficiently communicates the core function.
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?
Given the complexity of 7 parameters, no annotations, and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain return values, error cases, or behavioral traits like pagination or rate limits, leaving the agent with insufficient context for effective tool use beyond basic input handling.
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?
The schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema fully documents all 7 parameters. The description adds no additional meaning beyond implying search criteria are used, which is already covered by the schema. This meets the baseline of 3, as the schema does the heavy lifting without extra value from the description.
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?
The description clearly states the tool searches for active Etsy listings and returns matches, specifying the resource (Etsy listings) and action (search). However, it doesn't differentiate from sibling tools like 'search_shops' or 'get_trending_listings' beyond mentioning 'active listings,' leaving some ambiguity about scope.
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?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'get_trending_listings' or 'search_shops.' It mentions 'active listings' but doesn't clarify if this excludes other types or when to prefer it over siblings, offering only basic context without exclusions or alternatives.
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 mentions 'Returns currently popular items,' which implies a read-only operation, but doesn't specify details like rate limits, authentication needs, data freshness, or pagination behavior. For a tool with zero annotation coverage, this is a significant gap in transparency.
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?
The description is two concise sentences that are front-loaded with the core purpose. Every word earns its place: 'Get trending listings on Etsy' establishes the action and resource, and 'Returns currently popular items' clarifies the output. There is no wasted text or redundancy.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's low complexity (2 simple parameters, no output schema, no annotations), the description is minimally adequate. It covers the basic purpose but lacks context on usage guidelines, behavioral traits, and output details. Without annotations or an output schema, more completeness would be beneficial, but it meets a bare minimum for this simple tool.
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?
The input schema has 100% description coverage, with clear docs for 'limit' and 'offset' parameters. The description adds no parameter-specific information beyond what the schema provides. According to the rules, when schema_description_coverage is high (>80%), the baseline is 3 even with no param info in the description, which applies here.
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?
The description clearly states the verb 'Get' and resource 'trending listings on Etsy' with the specific scope 'currently popular items.' It distinguishes from siblings like 'search_listings' or 'get_shop_listings' by focusing on trending/popular items rather than general search or shop-specific listings. However, it doesn't explicitly contrast with all siblings (e.g., 'get_listing_details'), keeping it from a perfect 5.
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?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It doesn't mention scenarios like discovering popular items versus searching for specific ones, or when to prefer this over 'search_listings' for trending content. With multiple sibling tools available, this lack of comparative context leaves usage unclear.
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 mentions searching by name or keywords but doesn't describe what the search returns (e.g., partial matches, relevance ranking), error conditions, rate limits, or authentication requirements. For a search tool 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.
Conciseness5/5
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's function without any fluff or redundancy. It's 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.
Completeness3/5
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's moderate complexity (search with 3 parameters) and lack of annotations or output schema, the description is minimally adequate. It states what the tool does but fails to provide sufficient context about behavior, results, or usage compared to siblings, leaving the agent with incomplete information for optimal tool selection.
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 all parameters are documented in the schema. The description adds minimal value beyond the schema by mentioning 'name or keywords', which loosely relates to the 'shop_name' parameter but doesn't provide additional syntax, format, or semantic details. This meets the baseline for high schema coverage.
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?
The description clearly states the tool's purpose as searching for Etsy shops by name or keywords, which is a specific verb+resource combination. However, it doesn't explicitly distinguish this tool from sibling tools like 'get_shop_by_name' or 'search_listings', which prevents a perfect score.
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?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'get_shop_by_name' or 'search_listings'. It doesn't mention any prerequisites, exclusions, or comparative contexts, 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.

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