Search for esports teams by game and name using the PandaScore API.
Search esports teams on PandaScore.
This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.
{
"id": 1,
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"method": "tools/call",
"params": {
"arguments": {},
"name": "esports_teams"
}
}| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| game | No | ||
| search | No | ||
| api_key | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.1.5Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It fails to disclose any behavioral traits such as return format, pagination, rate limits, or authentication needs. The simple statement 'Search esports teams' provides no 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?
The description is very concise and front-loaded, but it omits necessary details for effective usage. Acceptable structure for a simple tool, but could be expanded helpfully without losing conciseness.
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 tool has 3 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is critically incomplete. It does not explain return format, parameter constraints, or any behavioral context needed for an agent to invoke it correctly.
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%, so the description should explain the parameters. It does not. While 'game' and 'search' are somewhat self-explanatory, the description adds no value beyond the parameter names, failing to compensate for missing schema descriptions.
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 action ('Search'), resource ('esports teams'), and platform ('PandaScore'). Among sibling tools like esports_get_match, esports_players, etc., this tool is distinctly about teams, so differentiation is clear.
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?
No guidance on when to use this tool over alternatives. The description does not mention what the 'game' or 'search' parameters should contain, nor does it compare with esports_players or other sibling tools.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.