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Flipzi TCG MCP server

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List sets for a game

flipzi_list_sets
Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve and paginate all trading card sets for a chosen game, such as Pokémon, to find the set IDs needed for price, sold comp, or history lookups.

Instructions

Lists the sets of one game, paginated. Available on the free plan. Cost: 1 unit.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
gameYesGame id from flipzi_list_games, e.g. "pokemon".
pageNo
page_sizeNoDefault 25.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.1

TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint and openWorldHint, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds genuinely new operational context beyond annotations: free-plan availability, a cost of 1 unit, and paginated results.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two short, front-loaded sentences with no filler; the core purpose leads and the plan/cost constraints follow. Nothing is wasted, though it is terse enough that it borders on under-specification rather than maximal efficiency.

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

Completeness3/5

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

For a paginated list tool with no output schema, the description never characterizes the returned set objects or paging metadata. Annotations cover safety, but the agent lacks detail on what a page contains; the cost/plan notes partially compensate.

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 67%: 'game' and 'page_size' (default 25) are documented in the schema, while 'page' has no description. The description only contributes the word 'paginated', which implies a paging model but adds no format or range detail beyond the schema.

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?

States a specific verb and resource ('Lists the sets of one game') plus the pagination behavior, which distinguishes it from siblings like flipzi_list_games and flipzi_list_set_cards. It does not explicitly name those siblings, 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 Guidelines3/5

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

There is no explicit when-to-use/when-not-to-use statement or named alternative among the ten siblings. Usage is only implied by the required 'game' parameter and the schema note that the id comes from flipzi_list_games, which is a weak but present routing hint.

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