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Get Page In Cat Multiple

get_page_in_cat_multiple

Fetch Wikipedia pages that belong to multiple specified categories, including source category for each row. Accepts up to 20 category names and an optional language code.

Instructions

Pages in several categories (rows carry source_category).

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
langNoWikipedia language code (default "en").en
catname_listYesCategory names (max 20).

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

C2.6/5.0
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 disclosure burden. It reveals one behavioral trait (result rows are tagged with source_category), but omits read/write nature, permissions, pagination, result size, and error behavior.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

Extremely short and front-loaded; the resource and scope lead. It is a fragment rather than a full sentence, but nothing is wasted and no padding exists.

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?

With no annotations and no output schema, the description should explain output shape and behavior more fully. It mentions only the source_category column and omits result format, ordering, and size expectations, so an agent cannot call it confidently without inspecting the schema.

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 both lang and catname_list fully documented (including the max-20 limit), so the schema does the heavy lifting. The description adds no parameter meaning beyond the schema, which is the baseline 3 case.

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 states what is returned (pages) and the scope (several categories), with a useful note that rows carry source_category. However, it does not distinguish this tool from very similar siblings such as get_pages_in_cat_table, get_category_pages, or get_subcat_multiple, leaving the agent to guess which multi/single-category variant applies.

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?

There is no statement of when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor any prerequisites or exclusions. Given the crowded family of category-listing tools, the absence of routing guidance is a real gap.

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