Raindrop MCP Server
Server Quality Checklist
Latest release: v0.1.0
- Disambiguation5/5
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose targeting specific resources and actions in the Raindrop.io domain. For example, get_raindrop retrieves a single item while get_raindrops fetches multiple with filtering, and update_raindrop modifies one while update_many_raindrops handles batch operations. There is no functional overlap that would cause confusion.
Naming Consistency5/5All tools follow a consistent verb_noun naming pattern with snake_case throughout (e.g., create_collection, get_raindrops, update_many_raindrops). The verbs (create, delete, get, update, empty) are appropriately chosen for their actions, and nouns (collection, raindrop, tags, trash) clearly identify the resources being manipulated.
Tool Count5/5With 12 tools, this server is well-scoped for managing Raindrop.io collections and raindrops. It covers core operations like CRUD for collections and raindrops, plus utilities like trash management and tag retrieval. Each tool serves a distinct purpose without being excessive or insufficient for the domain.
Completeness4/5The tool set provides comprehensive coverage for the Raindrop.io domain, including full CRUD for collections and raindrops, batch operations, trash management, and tag retrieval. A minor gap is the lack of a tool to create new raindrops, which might require agents to work around by using update operations or external methods, but core workflows are well-supported.
Average 3.3/5 across 12 of 12 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 fetches a collection but doesn't describe what happens if the ID is invalid (e.g., error handling), whether it requires authentication, or the format of the returned data. This leaves significant gaps for a read operation.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is brief and front-loaded with the core purpose, followed by a clear parameter explanation. There's no wasted text, but the lack of usage context or behavioral details means it could be more informative without sacrificing conciseness.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's simplicity (1 parameter, no output schema, no annotations), the description is incomplete. It doesn't cover error cases, authentication needs, or return value details, which are essential for an AI agent to use this tool effectively in a real-world context.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The schema description coverage is 0%, but the description compensates by explaining the single parameter ('collection_id: ID of the collection to fetch'), adding meaning beyond the schema's basic type definition. However, it doesn't provide details like ID format or constraints, keeping it at a baseline level.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the verb ('Get') and resource ('a specific collection from Raindrop.io by ID'), making the purpose unambiguous. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate this tool from sibling tools like 'get_root_collections' or 'get_child_collections', which also retrieve collections but with different scopes.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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 sibling tools like 'get_root_collections' (for top-level collections) or 'get_child_collections' (for nested ones), nor does it specify prerequisites such as needing a valid collection ID.
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 full burden. It discloses that raindrops are moved to Trash (useful context), but lacks critical behavioral details: whether deletion is permanent or reversible, required permissions, rate limits, error conditions, or what happens to child collections. For a destructive operation, this is insufficient.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is perfectly concise: two sentences with zero waste. The first states the action and key behavioral detail (raindrops to Trash), the second documents the parameter. It's front-loaded and efficiently structured.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a destructive tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It misses critical context: whether the operation is reversible, what the response looks like, error handling, and how it differs from sibling tools. The parameter documentation is good, but overall coverage is inadequate for this complexity.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The description explicitly documents the single parameter ('collection_id: ID of the collection to delete'), adding meaning beyond the schema's basic type information. With 0% schema description coverage, this fully compensates, providing clear semantic context for the parameter.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action ('Delete a collection from Raindrop.io') and resource ('collection'), making the purpose unambiguous. However, it doesn't differentiate from sibling tools like 'empty_trash' or 'update_collection' which might also involve collection management.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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 (e.g., needing the collection ID), exclusions (e.g., cannot delete root collections), or compare to siblings like 'empty_trash' for related operations.
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. It discloses the destructive nature ('permanently deleting'), which is critical, but fails to mention other behavioral traits such as permissions required, whether the action is reversible, rate limits, or what happens if the trash is already empty. This leaves significant gaps for a destructive operation.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, efficient sentence that front-loads the key action and consequence. Every word earns its place, with no wasted text, making it highly concise and well-structured.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's destructive nature and lack of annotations or output schema, the description is incomplete. It mentions permanent deletion but omits critical context like confirmation prompts, error handling, or return values. For a high-stakes operation, this leaves the agent under-informed.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The input schema has 0 parameters with 100% coverage, so no parameter documentation is needed. The description appropriately adds no parameter details, as there are none to explain, meeting the baseline for a parameterless tool.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action ('Empty the trash') and the resource ('Raindrop.io'), specifying that it permanently deletes all raindrops in the trash. It distinguishes from siblings like 'delete_collection' by focusing on the trash, but doesn't explicitly contrast with other deletion-related tools.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'delete_collection' or 'update_many_raindrops'. The description implies it's for trash management, but lacks explicit context, prerequisites, or exclusions for usage.
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 full burden but only states the action without behavioral details. It doesn't disclose permissions, rate limits, pagination, or response format, which are critical for a read operation in this context.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, efficient sentence with no wasted words. It's appropriately sized and front-loaded, clearly stating the tool's purpose without unnecessary elaboration.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the complexity (a read operation with sibling tools) and no annotations or output schema, the description is incomplete. It lacks details on hierarchy context, return values, or behavioral traits, making it insufficient for effective tool selection.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
There are 0 parameters, and schema description coverage is 100%, so no parameter information is needed. The description doesn't add param semantics, but this is acceptable given the lack of parameters, aligning with the baseline for 0 params.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the verb ('Get') and resource ('all child collections from Raindrop.io'), making the purpose understandable. However, it doesn't differentiate from sibling tools like 'get_root_collections' or 'get_collection_by_id', which would require specifying scope or hierarchy context.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as 'get_root_collections' or 'get_collection_by_id'. The description lacks context about prerequisites, hierarchy, or filtering, leaving usage ambiguous.
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. It mentions retrieving collections but lacks details on permissions, rate limits, pagination, or return format. For a read operation with zero annotation coverage, this is insufficient behavioral disclosure.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, clear sentence with no wasted words. It is front-loaded and efficiently conveys the core purpose without unnecessary elaboration.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given 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 explain what 'root collections' entail, the return structure, or any behavioral aspects like error handling, leaving gaps for agent understanding.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The tool has 0 parameters, and schema description coverage is 100%, so no parameter documentation is needed. The description appropriately doesn't discuss parameters, aligning with the schema's completeness for this case.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does 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 root collections from Raindrop.io'), making the purpose understandable. However, it doesn't differentiate from sibling tools like 'get_child_collections' or 'get_collection_by_id' beyond specifying 'root' collections, which is a minor distinction.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'get_child_collections' or 'get_collection_by_id'. The description only states what it does, without context for selection among similar retrieval tools.
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. While it indicates this is a read operation ('Get'), it doesn't disclose important behavioral traits like whether it requires authentication, rate limits, pagination behavior, error conditions, or what format the tags are returned in. The description is minimal and lacks behavioral context.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is extremely concise with only two sentences that both earn their place. The first sentence states the core purpose, and the second explains the single parameter's semantics. There's zero wasted text, and the information is front-loaded appropriately.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given 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 retrieves data. While it explains the parameter well, it doesn't describe what the tool returns (tag format, structure, or example), authentication requirements, or error handling. For a data retrieval tool, this leaves significant gaps in understanding how to use it effectively.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The description adds significant value beyond the input schema, which has 0% description coverage. It clearly explains the optional nature of collection_id and the semantic difference between specifying it (tags from that collection) vs. not specifying it (all tags from all collections). This compensates well for the schema's lack of parameter documentation.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the verb ('Get') and resource ('tags from Raindrop.io'), making the purpose immediately understandable. It distinguishes this as a retrieval operation rather than a creation or update tool. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from potential sibling tools that might also retrieve tags in different ways.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines3/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides implied usage guidance by explaining what happens when collection_id is specified vs. unspecified, which suggests when to use each approach. However, it doesn't explicitly state when to choose this tool over alternatives or mention any prerequisites or exclusions for usage.
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 full burden for behavioral disclosure. It states this is an update operation but doesn't mention permission requirements, whether changes are reversible, rate limits, or what happens when parameters are omitted (e.g., null values). The description provides basic functional information but lacks important behavioral context for a mutation tool.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is efficiently structured with a clear opening statement followed by a well-organized parameter list. Every sentence serves a purpose, though the parameter explanations could be slightly more concise (e.g., 'view type' could list options without parentheses). Overall, it's appropriately sized and front-loaded with the main purpose.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a mutation tool with 6 parameters, no annotations, and no output schema, the description provides good parameter semantics but lacks important context about behavioral aspects, error conditions, and return values. It's adequate for basic usage but incomplete for a tool that modifies data without safety annotations or output documentation.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters5/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The description provides excellent parameter semantics despite 0% schema description coverage. It clearly explains what each parameter does, including helpful context like 'omit for root collection' for parent_id and the specific view type options. This fully compensates for the lack of schema descriptions and adds meaningful interpretation beyond the basic schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action ('Update an existing collection') and resource ('in Raindrop.io'), making the purpose immediately understandable. However, it doesn't differentiate this from sibling tools like 'update_raindrop' or 'update_many_raindrops' beyond specifying it's for collections rather than raindrops.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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 'create_collection' or 'delete_collection'. It doesn't mention prerequisites (e.g., needing an existing collection ID) or clarify that this modifies existing collections rather than creating new ones, which is only implied by the name.
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 full burden for behavioral disclosure. It describes what parameters do (e.g., 'Set to True to mark as favorite'), but lacks critical behavioral context: whether this is a destructive operation, what permissions are needed, how errors are handled, or what the response looks like. For a batch mutation tool, this is a significant gap.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is efficiently structured with a clear purpose statement followed by parameter explanations. Every sentence serves a purpose, though the parameter list format is slightly verbose. It's appropriately sized for an 8-parameter tool and front-loads the core functionality.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the complexity (8 parameters, batch mutation, no annotations, no output schema), the description is partially complete. It excels at parameter semantics but lacks behavioral context, output expectations, and usage guidelines. For a mutation tool with no structured safety information, this leaves important gaps for an AI agent.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters5/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
With 0% schema description coverage, the description fully compensates by providing clear semantic explanations for all 8 parameters. Each parameter gets specific context: 'ID of the collection containing raindrops', 'Optional list of specific raindrop IDs', 'Set to True to mark as favorite', 'List of tags to add (or empty list to remove all tags)', etc. This adds substantial value beyond the bare schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action ('Update multiple raindrops at once') and resource ('within a collection'), making the purpose immediately understandable. It distinguishes from the sibling 'update_raindrop' by emphasizing batch operations, though it doesn't explicitly name this distinction.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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 'update_raindrop' for single updates or other sibling tools. It mentions the scope ('within a collection') but offers no explicit when/when-not rules or prerequisites for usage.
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. While it correctly identifies this as an update operation, it doesn't mention important behavioral aspects: whether this requires authentication, what permissions are needed, whether the update is atomic or partial, what happens with null values, or what the response looks like. The description only lists parameters without explaining the tool's behavior.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is well-structured with a clear purpose statement followed by a parameter list. Each parameter explanation is concise and informative. However, the formatting with bullet points could be improved for readability, and some parameter explanations could be slightly more efficient (e.g., 'New description/excerpt' for excerpt is redundant).
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the complexity (11 parameters, mutation operation) and lack of both annotations and output schema, the description is moderately complete. It excels at parameter documentation but misses critical behavioral context about authentication, error handling, response format, and relationship to sibling tools. For a mutation tool with no structured metadata, this leaves significant gaps in understanding how to use it effectively.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters5/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The description provides excellent parameter semantics despite 0% schema description coverage. For all 11 parameters, it adds meaningful context beyond the schema: explaining what 'important' does ('Set to True to mark as favorite'), clarifying 'order' behavior ('set to 0 to move to first place'), and defining purpose for each field. This fully compensates for the lack of schema descriptions.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool's purpose: 'Update an existing raindrop (bookmark) in Raindrop.io'. This specifies the verb ('update'), resource ('raindrop'), and context ('Raindrop.io'), making it easy to understand what the tool does. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'update_collection' or 'update_many_raindrops' beyond the resource name.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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. There are no mentions of prerequisites (like needing an existing raindrop ID), comparison to sibling tools (like 'update_many_raindrops' for bulk operations), or specific scenarios where this tool is appropriate versus others in the server.
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. While 'Create' implies a write/mutation operation, the description doesn't mention authentication requirements, rate limits, whether the operation is idempotent, what happens on failure, or what the response looks like. This leaves significant behavioral gaps for a mutation tool.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is efficiently structured with a clear purpose statement followed by parameter explanations. Every sentence serves a purpose, though the formatting with 'Args:' could be slightly more polished. It's appropriately sized for a 4-parameter tool with no annotations.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given that this is a mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description provides adequate basic information about what the tool does and what parameters mean. However, it lacks important contextual details about authentication, error handling, and what the tool returns, which would be needed for complete understanding.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters5/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must fully compensate. It provides clear semantic explanations for all 4 parameters: what 'title' represents, the meaning of 'view' with its possible values, what 'public' controls, and how 'parent_id' affects collection hierarchy. This adds substantial value beyond the bare schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the specific action ('Create a new collection') and resource ('in Raindrop.io'), distinguishing it from sibling tools like delete_collection or update_collection. It provides a complete verb+resource combination that leaves no ambiguity about what this tool does.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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 update_collection or get_root_collections. There's no mention of prerequisites, permissions needed, or contextual factors that would help an agent decide when this is the appropriate tool to invoke.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior3/5
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 describes the tool as a read operation ('Get'), which implies it's non-destructive, but doesn't explicitly state this. It mentions pagination behavior (page/perpage) and special collection_id values (0, -1, -99), adding useful context. However, it lacks details on rate limits, authentication needs, or error handling, leaving gaps for a tool with 6 parameters.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is well-structured and appropriately sized. It starts with a clear purpose statement, followed by a bullet-point-like list of parameters with explanations. Every sentence adds value, with no redundant information. It could be slightly more concise by integrating the purpose and parameter list more seamlessly, but it's efficient overall.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's complexity (6 parameters, no annotations, no output schema), the description is moderately complete. It thoroughly documents parameters but lacks information on return values, error cases, or behavioral traits like rate limits. For a read-only tool with multiple options, this leaves the agent without full context on what to expect from the output.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters5/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The description provides extensive parameter semantics beyond the input schema, which has 0% description coverage. It explains each parameter's purpose, special values (e.g., collection_id: 0 for all, -1 for unsorted), defaults (sort: '-created'), constraints (perpage: max 50), and options (sort: list of values). This fully compensates for the schema's lack of descriptions.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool's purpose: 'Get multiple raindrops from a Raindrop.io collection.' It specifies the verb ('Get') and resource ('raindrops'), but doesn't explicitly differentiate it from sibling tools like 'get_raindrop' (singular) or 'update_many_raindrops' (write operation). The description is specific but lacks sibling differentiation.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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 sibling tools like 'get_raindrop' (for single raindrops) or 'update_many_raindrops' (for modifications), nor does it specify prerequisites or exclusions. The only implied usage is for fetching multiple raindrops, but this is basic and insufficient.
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 full burden. It states it 'fetches' a raindrop, implying a read-only operation, but does not disclose behavioral traits such as authentication requirements, error handling (e.g., invalid ID), rate limits, or response format. The description is minimal and misses key operational details.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is appropriately sized and front-loaded: the first sentence states the core purpose, followed by a brief 'Args' section. Every sentence earns its place with no redundant information, making it efficient and easy to parse.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's simplicity (1 parameter, no output schema, no annotations), the description is incomplete. It lacks information on return values, error cases, and behavioral context (e.g., what happens if the ID doesn't exist). For a tool with zero annotation coverage, more detail is needed to ensure reliable agent use.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It adds meaning by explaining 'raindrop_id' as 'ID of the raindrop to fetch', which clarifies the parameter's purpose beyond the schema's basic type. However, it does not provide format details (e.g., integer range) or examples, leaving gaps in documentation.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the specific action ('Get a single raindrop') and resource ('from Raindrop.io by ID'), distinguishing it from sibling tools like 'get_raindrops' (plural) and 'get_collection_by_id' (different resource type). The verb 'fetch' precisely indicates retrieval without ambiguity.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines4/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies usage context by specifying 'by ID' and listing the required parameter, but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'get_raindrops' or what prerequisites exist (e.g., needing a valid ID). It provides clear intent but lacks explicit comparison or exclusion guidance.
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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