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BibleMCP

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get_chapter

Retrieve a complete Bible chapter with all verses and section titles by providing a translation, book name, and chapter number.

Instructions

Get an entire chapter of the Bible with all verses and section titles.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "translation": "<translation>",
      "book": "<book>",
      "chapter": "<chapter>"
    },
    "name": "get_chapter"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
bookYesThe book name (e.g. "John", "Psalms", "Genesis").
chapterYesThe chapter number.
translationYesThe Bible translation ID (e.g. "NIV'11").

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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 disclosure. It clearly states that the tool returns an entire chapter including verses and section titles, which is a read operation. It does not mention potential limitations, performance, or authentication requirements, but for a simple data retrieval tool, this is reasonably transparent.

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, well-structured sentence that immediately conveys the tool's purpose. Every word is necessary, and there is no extraneous information.

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 three parameters and no output schema, the description provides adequate context about what the tool returns. It could be slightly improved by explicitly contrasting with get_passage to clarify usage boundaries, but overall it is sufficiently complete.

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 all three parameters having descriptions in the input schema. The tool description does not add any additional meaning or format details beyond what the schema already provides, so it meets the baseline for high coverage.

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 verb 'Get' and the resource 'entire chapter of the Bible', with additional detail about including all verses and section titles. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like list_bibles (listing translations) and get_passage (likely a subset of verses).

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 that this tool is for retrieving whole chapters, but it does not explicitly state when to use it versus siblings like get_passage (which might cover a range of verses). No guidance on prerequisites or alternatives is provided.

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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