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ai_overview

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Check if Google displays an AI Overview for a keyword in a specific location, and extract the summary text and cited sources.

Instructions

Check whether Google shows an AI Overview for a keyword and extract the summary text and cited sources. Costs 1 credit.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
keywordYesSearch keyword (e.g. "best plumber near me")
locationYesCity and state (e.g. "Orchard Park, NY")

Implementation Reference

  • The handler function for the ai_overview tool. Calls the /v1/serp/ai-overview API endpoint with keyword and location, then formats the result.
    withErrorHandling(async ({ keyword, location }) => {
      const result = await callApi("/v1/serp/ai-overview", { keyword, location }, getAuth());
      return { content: [{ type: "text" as const, text: formatResult(result.data, result) }] };
    })
  • Input schema for ai_overview: keyword (string) and location (string), both required.
    {
      keyword: z.string().describe('Search keyword (e.g. "best plumber near me")'),
      location: z.string().describe('City and state (e.g. "Orchard Park, NY")'),
    },
  • The tool registration for 'ai_overview' using server.tool() with description 'Check whether Google shows an AI Overview...', read-only hint, and the async handler.
    server.tool(
      "ai_overview",
      "Check whether Google shows an AI Overview for a keyword and extract the summary text and cited sources. Costs 1 credit.",
      {
        keyword: z.string().describe('Search keyword (e.g. "best plumber near me")'),
        location: z.string().describe('City and state (e.g. "Orchard Park, NY")'),
      },
      READ_ONLY,
      withErrorHandling(async ({ keyword, location }) => {
        const result = await callApi("/v1/serp/ai-overview", { keyword, location }, getAuth());
        return { content: [{ type: "text" as const, text: formatResult(result.data, result) }] };
      })
    );
  • src/server.ts:34-35 (registration)
    Registration of all SERP tools (including ai_overview) on the MCP server via registerSerpTools().
    registerAccountTools(server, getAuth);
    registerSerpTools(server, getAuth);
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false. The description adds value by disclosing the credit cost and the extraction behavior (summary text, cited sources). No contradictions.

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 two sentences, front-loading the core purpose. Every word adds value; no redundancy or fluff.

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 two simple parameters and no output schema, the description adequately covers the tool's function and cost. Could mention return format but is fairly 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 clear descriptions for both params. The tool description does not add additional meaning beyond the schema, so baseline score of 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 clearly states the tool checks if Google shows an AI Overview for a keyword and extracts the summary and sources. It uses a specific verb (check, extract) and resource (AI Overview), distinguishing it from siblings like ai_compare or ai_keyword_data.

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 mentions cost (1 credit) but does not provide explicit guidance on when to use or when not to use this tool versus alternatives. The purpose is implied but lacks explicit context or exclusion criteria.

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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