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  • Latest release: v0.1.1

  • Disambiguation5/5

    Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose: commenting, deleting, inbox, listing, reading, searching, submitting, and voting. There is no overlap or ambiguity.

    Naming Consistency5/5

    All tools follow a consistent 'reddit_verb' pattern with descriptive verbs, making them predictable and easy to understand.

    Tool Count5/5

    With 8 tools covering essential Reddit actions, the count is well-scoped—not too few to be trivial, not too many to be overwhelming.

    Completeness3/5

    The tools cover create, read, delete, and search functionalities, but lack an edit/update tool for posts or comments, which is a notable gap in the lifecycle.

  • Average 3.4/5 across 8 of 8 tools scored. Lowest: 2.4/5.

    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
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  • This repository is licensed under The Unlicense.

  • This repository includes a README.md file.

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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

  • Behavior1/5

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

    With no annotations provided, the description bears the full burden of disclosure, but it only states 'Search for posts' with no mention of behavioral traits like authentication needs, rate limits, whether it returns post metadata or full content, or how sorting/filtering work. The description adds no value beyond the schema.

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

    Conciseness2/5

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

    The description is a single sentence, which makes it brief, but it is under-specified. It lacks critical details that should be included, so it does not earn its place as a complete summary. True conciseness would deliver maximum information in minimal words, but here it is merely short.

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

    Completeness1/5

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

    Given 5 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is far too minimal. It does not explain what the tool returns, how to use sort/limit/time_filter effectively, or any constraints. The description is incomplete for an agent to use correctly without additional context.

    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?

    The input schema covers all 5 parameters with descriptions and defaults, achieving 100% schema coverage. The tool description adds no additional explanation of parameter meaning or usage, but the schema itself is sufficient. Hence baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

    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?

    The description 'Search for posts within a subreddit' clearly states the action (search) and resource (posts), making the purpose easy to understand. However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like reddit_listing, which might also list posts, so it misses a chance to clarify uniqueness.

    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?

    The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool over alternatives (e.g., reddit_listing, reddit_read) or any situational context. There are no explicit when/when-not statements, leaving the agent to guess based solely on the tool 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 bears full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It only notes authentication is required but omits details like whether messages are marked read, pagination, or rate limits.

    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 concise sentences: the first states the purpose, the second adds the authentication requirement. No superfluous content.

    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 simple tool with two optional parameters and no output schema, the description covers the basic action and auth requirement but does not clarify return format or behavior like marking read status.

    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 input schema already documents both parameters (limit, unread_only) with descriptions. The tool description adds no additional meaning beyond that.

    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 clearly specifies the tool's action ('Check'), resource ('Reddit inbox'), and contents ('replies, mentions, and messages'), distinguishing it from siblings like reddit_comment or reddit_submit.

    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 given on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as reddit_listing or reddit_read, and no contexts or exclusions are mentioned.

    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 provided, and the description only mentions return fields without detailing side effects, authentication needs, or rate limits. Lacks 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.

    Conciseness4/5

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

    Very concise (two sentences) and front-loaded with the core purpose. No superfluous text, though could include a brief usage note.

    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?

    The tool is simple, but the description lacks context about pagination behavior or when to prefer listing over search. No output schema, but description partly compensates with return fields.

    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% with descriptions for all 4 parameters. However, the description does not add any extra parameter context beyond what the schema already provides. 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 explicitly states it lists posts from a subreddit and what is returned (titles, scores, permalinks). Clearly distinguishes from sibling tools like reddit_submit or reddit_delete.

    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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as reddit_search. Does not mention prerequisites or exclusions.

    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 provided, so description must carry full burden. Only states 'Requires authentication' and minimal action; lacks details on rate limits, error behavior, or side effects beyond posting a reply.

    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 sentences, no extraneous information. Front-loaded with purpose and authentication requirement. Every sentence adds value.

    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 3 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is too minimal. Lacks details on return values, error handling, or the effect of the 'check_existing' parameter.

    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?

    Description adds no parameter-specific information beyond what the input schema already provides. Schema coverage is 100% with clear descriptions for text, thing_id, and check_existing. 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?

    Description clearly states 'Post a comment reply', specifying the verb and resource. This distinguishes it from siblings like reddit_submit (post submission) and reddit_read (reading).

    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?

    Description mentions 'Requires authentication' but provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like reddit_submit or reddit_read. No explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use context.

    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 must fully disclose behavior. It only states 'Requires authentication', omitting details on success indicators, error states, rate limits, or side effects (e.g., whether edits are allowed). This is minimal disclosure 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.

    Conciseness5/5

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

    The description is extremely concise, consisting of two short sentences. It front-loads the purpose and avoids extraneous information.

    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 lack of output schema and annotations, the description should explain return values or success behavior. It only mentions authentication, leaving gaps about what the tool returns (e.g., post ID) and potential errors.

    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%; all 4 parameters have descriptions in the schema. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, meeting the baseline expectation.

    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 clearly states 'Submit a new post to a subreddit', specifying the action and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like reddit_comment (comment submission) and reddit_delete (deletion).

    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?

    The description implies usage for posting, but lacks explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like reddit_comment. It mentions 'Requires authentication' but does not provide exclusions or scenarios.

    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 provided, so description carries full burden. Only discloses authentication requirement. Does not mention that voting is a write operation (destructive), effects on state, or idempotency. Missing key behavioral info.

    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 sentences, front-loaded with action and required auth. No wasted words; every sentence adds value.

    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?

    Simple 2-param tool with no output schema. Basic description plus schema suffices for minimum viability, but lacks broader behavioral context (e.g., error cases, vote mechanics) that would help an agent.

    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 100% with clear descriptions for thing_id and direction. Description adds no extra parameter meaning beyond schema, so baseline 3 applies.

    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?

    Description uses specific verb 'Vote' and resource 'post or comment', clearly distinct from siblings like reddit_comment, reddit_delete, etc.

    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?

    States 'Requires authentication', implying prerequisite, but no explicit guidance on when to use vs alternatives. Sibling tools are different operations so confusion is low, but still lacking explicit when/why.

    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?

    No annotations are given, so the description must carry the burden. It implies a read-only operation through the word 'read,' but it does not explicitly confirm no side effects. It also omits details about authentication or rate limits, but for a simple read tool, this is minimally adequate.

    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 concise sentence that front-loads the purpose. It contains no wasted words and is easy to parse.

    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?

    Given no output schema, the description adequately mentions returned elements (post content, metadata, threaded comments). However, it does not explain how depth and max_comments affect the output, though those are covered in the schema. It is largely complete for a read tool.

    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%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds no additional meaning to the parameters; it does not mention url, depth, or max_comments. The schema already documents them adequately.

    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 clearly states the tool reads a Reddit post with comments and specifies that it returns post content, metadata, and threaded comments. This is a specific verb and resource, and it distinguishes from siblings like reddit_comment (posting a comment) and reddit_listing (listing posts).

    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 such as reddit_search or reddit_listing. There is no mention of when not to use it or what prerequisites exist.

    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?

    No annotations are provided, so the description must cover behavioral traits. It mentions authentication but does not disclose other important behaviors like irreversibility, ownership restrictions, or potential errors. This is adequate but could be improved.

    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 no wasted words. The first sentence front-loads the action and resource, and the second states the authorization requirement.

    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 tool with one parameter and no output schema, the description covers purpose and authentication. However, it could be more complete by explaining success/error behavior or noting that only own content can be deleted.

    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 parameter schema has 100% coverage with a description of thing_id. The description adds specific format details ('t3_xxx or t1_xxx'), which provides meaningful context beyond the schema.

    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 clearly states the action ('Delete') and the resource ('your own post or comment'), and specifies authentication requirement. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like reddit_submit and reddit_vote.

    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 description provides key guidance by noting that authentication is required. While it does not explicitly list alternatives or when to avoid using the tool, the clear purpose and sibling list make it obvious for deletion tasks.

    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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