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linkding_get_profile

Read-only

Fetches the authenticated Linkding user profile so you can verify account identity and details.

Instructions

Get the authenticated user's profile. GET /api/user/profile/.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false, so safety is covered. The description adds only the raw endpoint path, not auth requirements or what the profile contains, so it contributes limited behavioral context beyond the annotations.

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?

Two short fragments with the purpose front-loaded and no filler. The trailing 'GET /api/user/profile/' is largely redundant metadata but harmless.

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?

With no output schema, the description never indicates what the profile response contains (e.g., username, bookmark counts, settings), which is the main thing an agent would want to know before calling. Adequate but with a real gap.

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

Parameters4/5

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

There are zero parameters, which is the baseline-4 case; nothing about arguments needs explaining and the description correctly implies the operation is scoped to the authenticated user.

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

Purpose5/5

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

States a specific verb and resource: 'Get the authenticated user's profile.' No sibling tool retrieves account/profile data, so it is unambiguous within this set.

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?

Usage is implied by the single obvious purpose, but there is no explicit statement of when to call it (e.g., before other operations that need the user id) or of any prerequisite such as an authenticated token.

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