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m8-tracker-mcp

m8-tracker-mcp

by cocopon
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Connect to M8

connect

Establishes the USB serial link to the M8 for explicit reconnection or checking device reachability when automatic links fail.

Instructions

Open the USB serial connection to the M8. Other tools connect automatically, so this is only needed to reconnect explicitly or to check that the M8 is reachable.

Tool call template

This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {},
    "name": "connect"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

A4.4/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It usefully discloses that other tools auto-connect and that this is for explicit reconnect/reachability, but it does not describe behavior when already connected, failure modes, or what a successful response indicates.

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?

Two concise sentences with the core action front-loaded and the usage condition immediately following. No unnecessary wording.

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 connection tool with no output schema and no annotations, the description covers the essential usage context. Minor gaps remain around connection behavior if already connected and what the result means.

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?

The tool has zero parameters, and the description does not need to explain any parameter semantics. Baseline for zero parameters is 4.

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?

States a specific verb and resource: 'Open the USB serial connection to the M8.' It also distinguishes the tool from siblings by explaining that other tools connect automatically, so this is only for explicit reconnect or reachability checks.

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 when this tool is needed ('only needed to reconnect explicitly or to check that the M8 is reachable') and effectively identifies the normal alternative behavior ('Other tools connect automatically').

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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