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enrich

Destructive

Resolve a title or Goodreads book ID to metadata ready for Notion syncing, enabling structured records from shelf entries.

Instructions

Resolve a title or Goodreads book ID to metadata suitable for syncing into Notion.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
csvNoOutput as CSV (table and array responses) (default: false)
yesNoSkip confirmation prompts (for agents and scripts) (default: false)
argsNoAdditional positional arguments or raw CLI flags to append to the command.
jsonNoOutput as JSON (default: false)
agentNoSet all agent-friendly defaults (--json --compact --no-input --no-color --yes) (default: false)
plainNoOutput as plain tab-separated text (default: false)
quietNoBare output, one value per line (default: false)
configNoConfig file path
selectNoComma-separated fields to include in output (e.g. --select id,name,status)
book-idNoGoodreads book id or slug, e.g. 44767458-dune
compactNoReturn only key fields (id, name, status, timestamps) for minimal token usage (default: false)
deliverNoRoute output to a sink: stdout (default), file:<path>, webhook:<url>
dry-runNoShow request without sending (default: false)
profileNoApply values from a saved profile (see 'goodreads profile list')
timeoutNoRequest timeout (default: 30s)
no-cacheNoBypass response cache (default: false)
no-colorNoDisable colored output (default: false)
no-inputNoDisable all interactive prompts (for CI/agents) (default: false)
idempotentNoTreat already-existing create results as a successful no-op (default: false)
no-detailsNoOnly return the search match, without fetching the book page (default: false)
rate-limitNoMax requests per second (0 to disable) (default: 0)
data-sourceNoData source for read commands: auto (live with local fallback), live (API only), local (synced data only) (default: auto)
human-friendlyNoEnable colored output and rich formatting (default: false)

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

C2.7/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

The annotations declare destructiveHint=true, readOnlyHint=false, and idempotentHint=false, yet the description frames the tool as a benign 'resolve ... to metadata' operation. Nothing in the text warns that this may mutate or destroy data, what the destructive action targets, or that authentication/open-world network access is involved, so the described behavior conflicts with the declared safety profile.

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?

It is a single front-loaded sentence with no filler, which is structurally sound. The brevity is not wasteful per se, but it leaves the one sentence doing too little work for a 23-parameter tool.

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 destructive, open-world tool with 23 parameters, no output schema, and Notion-sync implications, one sentence is seriously incomplete. An agent gets no warning about writes, no interaction with the idempotent/dry-run flags, and no explanation of how 'enrich' differs from 'sync' or 'book_get'.

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?

All 23 parameters are documented at 100% schema coverage, so the schema already carries the semantics and a baseline of 3 applies. The description adds no extra meaning about the key input (book-id or title) or how the output-control flags interact with the sync purpose.

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 clear verb ('Resolve') and resource ('a title or Goodreads book ID') plus the output ('metadata'). However, it never distinguishes itself from close siblings like book_get or goodreads-search_books, so an agent cannot tell from the text alone why it should pick this tool over those.

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?

There is no when-to-use guidance, no mention of alternatives, and no preconditions. With siblings such as book_get and goodreads-search_books performing overlapping lookups, the description offers no routing help at all.

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