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Instagram Video Downloader MCP Server

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  • Latest release: v1.0.0

  • Disambiguation5/5

    With only one tool, there is no possibility of ambiguity or overlap between tools. The single tool 'download' has a clear and distinct purpose for downloading Instagram content.

    Naming Consistency5/5

    Since there is only one tool, naming consistency is inherently perfect. The tool name 'download' follows a simple verb pattern, and there are no other tools to create inconsistency.

    Tool Count2/5

    A single tool is too few for the server's purpose as an Instagram Video Downloader. This scope suggests potential needs like handling different content types, user authentication, or error handling, which are not covered.

    Completeness2/5

    The tool set is severely incomplete for the domain. It only provides a download function, lacking essential operations such as listing available videos, handling metadata, or supporting different Instagram content formats, which limits agent functionality.

  • Average 2.7/5 across 1 of 1 tools scored.

    See the Tool Scores section below for per-tool breakdowns.

    • No community issues in the last 6 months
    • 0 commits in the last 12 weeks
    • No stable releases found
    • No critical vulnerability alerts
    • No high-severity vulnerability alerts
    • No code scanning findings
    • CI status not available
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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. 'Instagram downloader' implies a read operation that saves content locally, but it doesn't specify behavioral traits like whether it requires authentication, handles rate limits, supports batch downloads, or what happens on failure. This leaves significant gaps for a tool that likely interacts with external services.

    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 extremely concise with just two words, 'Instagram downloader', which is front-loaded and wastes no space. It efficiently conveys the core purpose without unnecessary elaboration, making it easy to parse quickly.

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

    Completeness2/5

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

    Given the complexity of downloading from Instagram (likely involving external APIs, authentication, and file handling), the description is incomplete. No annotations or output schema exist to supplement it, and the description lacks details on what content is downloaded, success/failure behavior, or any operational constraints, making it inadequate for safe and effective use.

    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 description coverage is 100%, with clear descriptions for both parameters (url and path). The description doesn't add any meaning beyond what the schema provides, such as explaining parameter interactions or constraints. With high schema coverage, the baseline is 3, as the schema adequately documents the parameters without extra help from the description.

    Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

    Purpose3/5

    Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

    The description 'Instagram downloader' states the general purpose (downloading from Instagram) but lacks specificity about what exactly gets downloaded (e.g., images, videos, posts, stories) and doesn't include a clear verb-resource combination. It's vague but not tautological since it adds 'Instagram' context beyond just the name 'download'.

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

    Usage Guidelines2/5

    Does 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, prerequisites, or limitations. The description doesn't mention any context for usage, such as authentication needs or supported Instagram content types, leaving the agent with no usage instructions.

    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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