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twitch_search_games

Read-onlyIdempotent

Search Twitch games by name to retrieve matching game details. Use it to identify the game you need before building workflows or automations.

Instructions

Search for games on Twitch.

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": {
      "name": "<name>"
    },
    "name": "twitch_search_games"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYes
client_idNo
client_secretNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Addedv0.1.5

TDQS

C2.7/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, openWorldHint, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds no behavioral context beyond that, such as authentication requirements, rate limits, pagination, or whether results are paginated.

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?

The description is a single front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It is concise, but its brevity contributes to the missing usage and parameter context rather than being fully appropriate for a tool with authentication parameters.

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?

For a three-parameter tool with 0% schema description coverage and no output schema, the description is too thin. It omits authentication details, result behavior, and how it relates to other Twitch or game-search siblings.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0% for three parameters. The phrase 'search for games' weakly implies that 'name' is the search term, but the description does not explain the client_id/client_secret authentication parameters or their required/optional status.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description gives a specific verb and resource: 'Search for games on Twitch.' That is clear enough to distinguish it from a generic search tool, but it does not explicitly distinguish it from siblings like twitch_top_games, twitch_search_streams, or igdb_search_games.

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?

It states the basic action but gives no guidance on when to use this instead of twitch_top_games, twitch_search_streams, or third-party game search tools. The agent must infer the use case entirely from the tool name and one-sentence description.

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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