MyPlayground
levels-fyi-mcp
MCP-Server zum Abfragen von Vergütungsdaten von levels.fyi.
Was dieser Server bietet
Servername: MyPlayground
Tools:
calculate_addition(a: int, b: int) -> intget_mock_weather(city: str) -> str(simuliertes Wetter, keine echten API-Daten)generate_username(base_name: str, add_numbers: bool = true) -> str
Related MCP server: FastMCP Demo Server
Installation für Endbenutzer (Verwendung in Cursor)
Dieser Abschnitt ist für Benutzer gedacht, die den MCP-Server nur in Cursor installieren und ausführen möchten.
Anforderungen
Python
>=3.11
Cursor MCP-Konfiguration (empfohlen)
Verwenden Sie uv run, damit Cursor die Projektumgebung direkt nutzt.
{
"mcpServers": {
"user-MyPlayground": {
"command": "uv",
"args": ["run", "python", "main.py"],
"cwd": "/absolute/path/to/levels-fyi-mcp"
}
}
}Verwendung starten
Öffnen Sie die Cursor MCP-Einstellungen und fügen Sie die obige Serverkonfiguration hinzu.
Stellen Sie sicher, dass
cwdauf Ihren lokalen Klon dieses Repos zeigt.Starten/laden Sie die MCP-Server in Cursor neu.
Rufen Sie Tools wie
calculate_addition,get_mock_weatherundgenerate_usernameauf.
Optional: direkter fastmcp-Befehl
Wenn Sie command: "fastmcp" in Cursor bevorzugen, installieren Sie es als globales Tool:
uv tool install fastmcpWenn Cursor fastmcp nicht finden kann, verwenden Sie die empfohlene uv run-Konfiguration von oben.
Entwickler-Setup
Dieser Abschnitt ist für Mitwirkende gedacht, die an Codeänderungen arbeiten.
Abhängigkeiten installieren
Vom Projektstammverzeichnis aus:
uv syncServer lokal ausführen
uv run python main.pyAbhängigkeiten hinzufügen oder aktualisieren
uv add <package>
uv syncSchnelle Umgebungsprüfung
uv run python -c "import fastmcp; print('fastmcp ok')"Projektstruktur
.
├── main.py
├── pyproject.toml
└── README.mdFehlerbehebung
Failed to spawn: fastmcp (os error 2)
Ursache: Cursor kann die ausführbare Datei fastmcp nicht finden.
Lösung:
Bevorzugen Sie die Cursor-Konfiguration mit
uv run python main.py, oderInstallieren Sie das globale Tool mit
uv tool install fastmcpund stellen Sie sicher, dass der PATH das uv-Tool-Verzeichnis enthält (üblicherweise~/.local/bin).
Fehler bei Tool-Argumenttypen
generate_username.add_numbersmuss ein boolescher Wert (true/false) sein, keine Zahlen oder Zeichenfolgen.
Hinweise
get_mock_weathergibt für Demos randomisierte, simulierte Daten zurück.Tool-Protokolle werden von
main.pyausgegeben und erscheinen in der Serverausgabe.
Available Tools
2 toolsget_level_mappingA
REQUIRED: Call this tool FIRST to find the company's specific level names (e.g., '63', 'L5', 'E4') versus the industry 'Standard' ladder. 'role' must be the full name: 'Software Engineer', 'Product Manager', etc.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| company_name | Yes | ||
| role | No | Software Engineer |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It discloses that the tool should be called first (a behavioral trait) but does not mention side effects, permissions, rate limits, or output structure beyond 'find level names'. The lack of behavioral details reduces transparency.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Two sentences with no fluff. The first sentence front-loads the requirement and purpose. The second gives a concrete parameter rule. Every word earns its place.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the presence of an output schema (though not shown), the description adequately covers the tool's role as a prerequisite mapping function. It explains the core action and parameter requirements, sufficient for an agent to use it correctly in context with its sibling.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 0%, so description must compensate. It adds meaning for 'role' (must be full name, gives examples) and implies 'company_name' as the company. This provides significant guidance beyond the raw schema, though company_name is not explicitly described.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool's purpose: 'find the company's specific level names versus the industry Standard ladder.' It uses a specific verb 'find' and resource 'level mapping', distinguishing it from the sibling tool 'get_recent_offers'.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description explicitly says 'Call this tool FIRST' and specifies that 'role must be the full name'. It implies a prerequisite relationship to other tools, but does not explicitly state when not to use or provide alternatives.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
get_recent_offersB
Fetch the most recent specific salary offers for a given role to gauge current market trends. Example: company_name='Amazon', role='Software Engineer', level='SDE II'
Location must be a single city name (e.g., 'Seattle'). If the city is ambiguous, the most major tech hub will be chosen by default
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| company_name | Yes | ||
| role | Yes | ||
| level | Yes | ||
| location | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It mentions location ambiguity handling but fails to disclose any other behavioral traits like data freshness, number of offers returned, or authorization needs.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is two concise sentences plus an example, with no redundant information. It is front-loaded and gets straight to the point.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Despite having an output schema, the description lacks important context such as how 'recent' is defined, the number of offers fetched, and any default behavior for the optional location parameter.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, yet the description only adds meaning for 'location' (single city name) and indirectly for the other parameters through the example. It provides minimal additional semantics beyond the parameter names.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the verb 'Fetch' and the resource 'specific salary offers' with a purpose 'to gauge current market trends'. It distinguishes from the sibling 'get_level_mapping' by focusing on offers for a given role.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides an example and a note on location format and ambiguity resolution, but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives or any prerequisites.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Tool Schema Changelog
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
5 tool updates
v1.0.0- Removed
calculate_addition - Removed
generate_username - Added
get_level_mapping - Removed
get_mock_weather - Added
get_recent_offers
3 tool updates
v0.1.0- First observed
calculate_addition - First observed
generate_username - First observed
get_mock_weather
TDQS
Scored across 2 tools
The two tools have completely distinct purposes: one maps company-specific levels to standard ladders, the other fetches recent salary offers. No overlap in functionality.
Both tools use a consistent verb_noun pattern in snake_case: get_level_mapping and get_recent_offers, following the same style.
With only 2 tools, the server feels underdeveloped for its likely domain (compensation research). More tools like search by company or role would be expected, but the set is not extreme.
The surface covers level mapping and recent offers but lacks tools for discovering companies, roles, or historical salary trends. Some standard operations are missing, but core use cases are addressed.
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