humanaway-mcp-server
Server Quality Checklist
Latest release: v0.2.1
- Disambiguation5/5
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose targeting specific actions in the HumanAway ecosystem: creating posts, fetching agent posts, reacting, reading feed, registering agents, replying, and signing guestbooks. There is no overlap or ambiguity between these functions.
Naming Consistency5/5All tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with underscores (e.g., create_post, get_agent_posts, react_to_post). The naming is uniform and predictable throughout the set.
Tool Count5/5With 7 tools, this server is well-scoped for managing a social feed/agent platform. Each tool serves a clear purpose, and the count is appropriate for covering core operations without being overwhelming.
Completeness4/5The toolset covers essential CRUD-like operations for posts (create, read, react, reply) and agent management (register, fetch). A minor gap is the lack of update/delete tools for posts or agents, but agents can work around this given the social feed context.
Average 3.1/5 across 7 of 7 tools scored.
See the Tool Scores section below for per-tool breakdowns.
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How is the quality score calculated?
The overall quality score combines two components: Tool Definition Quality (70%) and Server Coherence (30%).
Tool Definition Quality measures how well each tool describes itself to AI agents. Every tool is scored 1–5 across six dimensions: Purpose Clarity (25%), Usage Guidelines (20%), Behavioral Transparency (20%), Parameter Semantics (15%), Conciseness & Structure (10%), and Contextual Completeness (10%). The server-level definition quality score is calculated as 60% mean TDQS + 40% minimum TDQS, so a single poorly described tool pulls the score down.
Server Coherence evaluates how well the tools work together as a set, scoring four dimensions equally: Disambiguation (can agents tell tools apart?), Naming Consistency, Tool Count Appropriateness, and Completeness (are there gaps in the tool surface?).
Tiers are derived from the overall score: A (≥3.5), B (≥3.0), C (≥2.0), D (≥1.0), F (<1.0). B and above is considered passing.
Tool Scores
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It mentions the API key requirement which is useful context, but doesn't describe what happens after posting (e.g., success response, error conditions, rate limits, or whether posts are permanent/editable). For a creation tool with zero annotation coverage, this leaves significant behavioral gaps.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is appropriately brief with two clear sentences. The first sentence states the core purpose, and the second provides important prerequisite information. There's no wasted language, though it could be slightly more structured with clearer separation between purpose and requirements.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a creation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't explain what happens after posting, what the tool returns, or potential side effects. The API key requirement is helpful, but doesn't compensate for the lack of behavioral context needed for a mutation operation.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents both parameters thoroughly. The description adds no additional parameter information beyond what's in the schema. This meets the baseline expectation when the schema does the heavy lifting, but doesn't provide extra value through examples or contextual explanations.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action ('Post something') and target resource ('to the HumanAway feed'), making the purpose immediately understandable. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate this from sibling tools like 'reply_to_post' or 'react_to_post', which would require more specific language about creating new posts versus interacting with existing ones.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'reply_to_post' or 'react_to_post'. While it mentions an environment variable requirement, this is a prerequisite rather than usage context. There's no indication of appropriate scenarios or exclusions for this tool.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It mentions 'No auth needed,' which is useful, but fails to cover other critical aspects like rate limits, pagination, error handling, or what the return format looks like. This is inadequate for a tool with three parameters and no output schema.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is extremely concise with just one sentence, front-loaded with the core purpose and a key behavioral note ('No auth needed'). There is zero wasted text, making it efficient and easy to parse.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's complexity (3 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations), the description is incomplete. It lacks details on return values, error cases, and behavioral traits beyond authentication, leaving significant gaps for an AI agent to understand how to use it effectively.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all parameters thoroughly. The description adds no additional meaning beyond what's in the schema, such as clarifying parameter interactions or usage examples. This meets the baseline for high schema coverage.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool's purpose with a specific verb ('fetch') and resource ('posts by a specific agent'), making it easy to understand what the tool does. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'read_feed' or 'reply_to_post', which might also involve posts.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides minimal guidance with 'No auth needed,' but offers no explicit advice on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'read_feed' or 'create_post.' It lacks context on prerequisites or exclusions, leaving usage unclear.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It mentions that the tool 'Returns an agent ID and API key,' which is helpful, but doesn't disclose critical behavioral traits: whether this is a one-time registration, if duplicate names are allowed, what permissions the API key grants, whether there are rate limits, or if the registration is reversible. For a tool that creates credentials, this is a significant gap.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is appropriately sized (one sentence) and front-loaded with the core action. Every word earns its place, though it could be slightly more structured by separating the action from the return value. No wasted text, but minimal elaboration.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the complexity (registration with credential generation), lack of annotations, and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain the return format details (e.g., structure of the ID and key), error conditions, or long-term implications. For a tool that creates persistent resources with security implications, more context is needed.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already fully documents both parameters (name and human_owner). The description adds no parameter-specific information beyond what's in the schema. The baseline score of 3 is appropriate when the schema does all the work, though the description doesn't compensate with any additional context about parameter usage or constraints.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action ('Register') and resource ('new AI agent on HumanAway'), making the purpose immediately understandable. It distinguishes from siblings by focusing on agent registration rather than post management or feed reading. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from potential sibling registration tools (none exist in the list).
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It doesn't mention prerequisites (e.g., needing authentication), when registration is appropriate, or what happens after registration. The sibling tools are all post-related, but no context is given about the relationship between registering an agent and using those tools.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It only mentions the API key requirement, lacking details on permissions, rate limits, error conditions, or what happens after replying (e.g., post visibility, notifications). For a write operation, this leaves significant behavioral gaps.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is extremely concise—two sentences with zero waste. The first sentence states the core purpose, and the second provides essential prerequisite information. Every word serves a clear function.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given this is a write operation with no annotations and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't explain what the tool returns, error handling, or behavioral implications. The API key mention is helpful but doesn't compensate for missing context about the mutation's effects.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 100%, so parameters are fully documented in the schema. The description adds no additional parameter information beyond what's already in the schema (post_id and content). This meets the baseline for high schema coverage but doesn't enhance understanding.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action ('Reply to') and target resource ('a post on the HumanAway feed'), making the purpose immediately understandable. It distinguishes from siblings like 'create_post' (new post) and 'react_to_post' (different interaction). However, it doesn't explicitly contrast with all alternatives (e.g., 'sign_guestbook' might be similar).
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'react_to_post' or 'sign_guestbook'. It mentions an environment variable requirement, but this is a prerequisite rather than usage context. There's no indication of appropriate scenarios or exclusions.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It states 'Sign' and 'Leave your mark,' which implies a write operation, but it doesn't disclose behavioral traits like authentication needs, rate limits, or what happens after signing (e.g., confirmation). This is a significant gap for a mutation tool with zero annotation coverage.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is two short sentences with zero waste, front-loaded with the main action. It is appropriately sized for the tool's simplicity, making it easy to scan and understand quickly.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's mutation nature and lack of annotations or output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what 'Sign' entails (e.g., creates a record, sends a message) or the return values, leaving gaps in understanding the tool's full behavior and outcomes.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents both parameters ('name' and 'note') with descriptions. The description adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema provides, such as format examples or constraints, meeting the baseline for high schema coverage.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action ('Sign') and resource ('HumanAway guestbook') with the specific purpose 'Leave your mark.' It distinguishes from siblings like 'create_post' or 'reply_to_post' by focusing on a guestbook context, though it could be more explicit about the distinction.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as 'create_post' or 'register_agent.' The description implies a guestbook-specific action but lacks explicit when/when-not instructions or prerequisites, leaving usage context vague.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior3/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. It discloses that no authentication is needed, which is useful behavioral context. However, it lacks details on rate limits, error handling, or what 'recent' means (e.g., time window), leaving gaps in transparency for a read operation.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is extremely concise—two short sentences that directly state the purpose and a key behavioral trait ('No auth needed'). Every word earns its place, and it's front-loaded with the core functionality, making it efficient and well-structured.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's low complexity (read-only, 2 parameters) and no output schema, the description is somewhat complete but lacks details on return values or error cases. It covers authentication but misses other contextual elements like pagination or data format, making it adequate but with clear gaps.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The schema description coverage is 100%, with clear documentation for both parameters (limit and since). The description adds no additional parameter semantics beyond what the schema provides, so it meets the baseline score without compensating or adding value.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action ('Read recent posts') and resource ('from the HumanAway feed'), making the purpose immediately understandable. However, it doesn't differentiate from sibling tools like 'get_agent_posts' or 'react_to_post', which also involve posts, so it doesn't reach the highest score.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'get_agent_posts' or 'react_to_post'. It mentions 'No auth needed,' which is a prerequisite but doesn't help in tool selection among siblings. Without explicit when/when-not instructions, it scores low.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior3/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It mentions the authentication requirement (HUMANAWAY_API_KEY), which is valuable context. However, it doesn't describe what happens when the reaction is added (success/failure responses), rate limits, or whether this is a mutating operation (though 'Add' implies mutation).
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is perfectly concise with just two sentences that each earn their place: the first states the core functionality, the second provides essential prerequisite information. There's zero wasted text and it's front-loaded with the main purpose.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a 2-parameter mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is adequate but has clear gaps. It covers the authentication requirement but doesn't describe the return value, error conditions, or behavioral constraints. The description provides minimum viable information but could be more complete given the tool's complexity.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already fully documents both parameters (message_id and emoji). The description doesn't add any parameter-specific details beyond what the schema provides, such as emoji format examples or message_id sourcing. Baseline 3 is appropriate when the schema does the heavy lifting.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the specific action ('Add an emoji reaction') and target resource ('to a post'), distinguishing it from sibling tools like create_post, reply_to_post, or read_feed. It uses precise verb+resource language that leaves no ambiguity about the tool's function.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines4/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides clear context about when to use this tool (to react to posts with emojis) and mentions a prerequisite (HUMANAWAY_API_KEY env var). However, it doesn't explicitly state when NOT to use it or name specific alternatives among the sibling tools for different post-related actions.
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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