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eve-esi-mcp

by apettey

Tranquility status

server_status
Read-only

Check EVE Online server status to see current player counts, server version, start time, and the static data build in use, confirming game state before planning or validating actions.

Instructions

EVE server status (players online, version, start time) and the SDE/static data build this server is using.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

A3.5/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, covering the safety profile. The description adds useful return-content detail about server and SDE build data, but does not discuss freshness, rate limits, authentication, or response format.

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 front-loaded sentence that lists the key returned values without filler. Every phrase contributes to identifying the resource and its contents.

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 zero-parameter, read-only status tool with no output schema, the description covers the main returned data fields and is largely sufficient. It could be slightly stronger by mentioning response structure or data freshness, but no critical invocation detail is missing.

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?

This tool has zero input parameters, so there is no parameter semantics for the description to clarify. The baseline score of 4 applies because the schema is effectively complete with an empty object.

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 states a specific resource, EVE server status, and enumerates what it returns: players online, version, start time, and SDE build. It does not explicitly distinguish this from related siblings such as system_info, so it falls 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 Guidelines2/5

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

It explains what the tool returns but gives no guidance on when to use it versus alternatives like system_info or esi_request. There are no exclusions, prerequisites, or context cues for selecting this tool.

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