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Compare community decks for a topic across ratings, audio content, and freshness in one digest.

Instructions

Get a multi-metric digest for a topic comparing top-rated, audio-rich, and fresh community decks.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
csvNoOutput as CSV (table and array responses) (default: false)
yesNoSkip confirmation prompts (explicit confirmation for scripts) (default: false)
jsonNoOutput as JSON (default: false)
agentNoSet agent-friendly output defaults (--json --compact --no-input --no-color) (default: false)
limitNoMaximum decks to evaluate (default: 10)
plainNoOutput as plain tab-separated text (default: false)
quietNoBare output, one value per line (default: false)
topicNoPositional argument [topic]
selectNoComma-separated fields to include in output (e.g. --select id,notetype_id,deck_id)
compactNoReturn only key fields (id, name, status, timestamps) for minimal token usage (default: false)
dry-runNoShow request without sending (default: false)
max-ageNoMaximum acceptable age of local-store data before a stderr hint suggests sync; 0 disables (default: 30m0s)
receiptNoWrite an atomic private run receipt (default: false)
timeoutNoRequest timeout (default: 1m0s)
no-cacheNoBypass response cache (default: false)
no-colorNoDisable colored output (default: false)
no-inputNoDisable all interactive prompts (for CI/agents) (default: false)
no-learnNoDisable the teach/recall learning loop for this invocation (default: false)
idempotentNoTreat already-existing create results as a successful no-op (default: false)
rate-limitNoMax requests per second (0 to disable; default auto — pace to server rate-limit headers) (default: auto)
data-sourceNoData source for read commands: auto (live with local fallback), live (API only), local (synced data only) (default: auto)
client-profileNoSelect the tenant-gated client profile (env: ANKIWEB_CLIENT_PROFILE)
human-friendlyNoEnable colored output and rich formatting (default: false)
allow-partial-failureNoDowngrade response-body partial-failure (e.g. partialFailureError) to a warning instead of a non-zero exit (default: false)

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, openWorldHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds content-level context (the three comparison buckets) but says nothing about data freshness, caching, or the limit param's effect on classification, which would be genuinely useful here.

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?

A single well-formed sentence with the purpose and comparison buckets front-loaded and no filler. It could carry one more sentence of routing or freshness info without bloat, but nothing present is wasted.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

No output schema exists, so the description is the only place to learn what the 'multi-metric digest' actually returns, and it only lists the comparison categories rather than metrics or structure. With 24 mostly generic CLI-style params, the definition is minimally adequate but leaves an agent guessing at result shape.

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 description coverage is 100%, so all 24 parameters, including 'topic' and 'limit', are already documented. The description reinforces the topic-centric nature but adds no syntax, format, or default guidance beyond the schema, so the baseline of 3 applies.

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?

Uses a specific verb ('Get') and a well-scoped resource: a multi-metric digest for a topic that compares top-rated, audio-rich, and fresh community decks. An agent can distinguish this from shared_search and shared_info by the 'digest/comparison' framing, though no sibling is named explicitly.

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 when it applies (you have a topic and want an overview), but it gives no explicit when-to-use vs when-not guidance and never points to shared_search or shared_info as alternatives for narrower or broader queries.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.