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vt_get_locations

Read-only

Resolve Viator location references to names, addresses, and coordinates in batches up to 500. Convert LOC-IDs, meeting and pickup points from product details into readable address data.

Instructions

Resolve Viator location references (e.g. "LOC-...", meeting points, pickup points from product details) to names, addresses, and coordinates. Up to 500 references per call. Reference data — cached.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
viewNoResponse shape: "compact" (default) drops fields the response already carries elsewhere; "full" returns every field this server understands. compact strips image/avatar URLs from the response; "full" returns Viator's payload untouched. No field projection on this tool — every other field comes back as Viator sent it.
location_refsYesLocation reference ids from product content (max 500)

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changedv2.0.0
    • changedInput schema / $schema
      Previous value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"New value: +"https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"
  2. Changed1 schema field changedv1.2.1
    • addedInput schema / properties / view
      Added value: +{
+  "description": "Response shape: \"compact\" (default) drops fields the response already carries elsewhere; \"full\" returns every field this server understands. compact strips image/avatar URLs from the response; \"full\" returns Viator's payload untouched. No field projection on this tool — every other field comes back as Viator sent it.",
+  "enum": [
+    "compact",
+    "full"
+  ],
+  "type": "string"
+}
  3. First observedv1.0.5

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint and openWorldHint, lowering the burden on the description. The description adds useful behavioral context: a 500-reference batch ceiling and the fact that reference data is cached. This helps an agent anticipate limits and stability without contradicting 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?

The description is a single, well-structured sentence with no filler. The primary verb and resource are front-loaded, examples are compact, and the batch limit and caching note each earn their place in under the same clause.

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 simple two-parameter read-only lookup tool, the description covers inputs, outputs, and key constraints. The view parameter semantics are fully handled by the schema, and the output categories are stated in the description. It is nearly complete, missing only minor details like error or empty-result behavior.

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 coverage is 100%, so the schema fully documents both parameters. The description adds helpful examples of valid references and the output shape, but it does not substantially extend what the schema already states. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 states a specific verb ('Resolve'), a clear resource ('Viator location references'), and the expected output ('names, addresses, and coordinates'). The examples ('LOC-...', meeting points, pickup points) make the tool's role unmistakable and distinguish it from product search or attraction search siblings.

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?

The phrase 'from product details' and the concrete examples make the intended use case clear: when you have Viator location reference IDs and need human-readable details. It does not explicitly name alternatives or exclusion criteria, but the context is strong enough for an agent to choose this tool confidently.

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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