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onthecheap-mcp

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List the On the Cheap sites

otc_list_sites
Read-onlyIdempotent

Lists every city in the On the Cheap network with its site key, helping you identify which key to use when a tool requires a site argument.

Instructions

List every city in the "on the Cheap" network with the site key used to select it. This server reads them all — every other tool takes a site argument, and there is no default, so start here when you do not already know which key covers the city the user means. Read-only.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already provide readOnlyHint and idempotentHint. The description adds that the server reads all sites and clarifies the role of the `site` key, but does not contradict annotations.

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 short sentences, each carrying essential information with no redundancy.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Fully explains the tool's purpose and how it fits into the tool suite, with no gaps given the lack of parameters and robust annotations.

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?

No parameters exist (schema coverage 100%). The baseline for 0 parameters is 4, and no additional parameter details are needed.

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 clearly states the tool lists every city in the 'on the Cheap' network with the `site` key, distinguishing it from sibling tools that handle posts, events, categories, and locations.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

Explicitly says to start here when the site key is unknown, since all other tools require a `site` argument and there is no default.

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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