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x_open_profile

Open an X profile by username so AI agents can inspect or navigate the account directly.

Instructions

Open a profile by username.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
usernameYesX username without @.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
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. 'Open' suggests a navigation/UI action that produces a view rather than a data payload, but the description never confirms this, states whether anything is mutated or persisted, or indicates what the agent sees afterward.

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?

One short sentence, front-loaded with the verb and resource, with zero waste. It is arguably under-specified rather than over-verbose, but it is efficient for a one-parameter tool.

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?

The tool is simple (1 param, no nested objects, no output schema) so a minimal description is defensible, but it leaves an important ambiguity unresolved: whether 'open' navigates a UI context or returns profile data, which matters for sequencing with x_extract_profile and x_get_profile_posts.

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% and the single parameter is fully documented ('X username without @'). The description adds nothing beyond 'by username', so the baseline 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?

States a specific verb ('Open') and resource ('a profile'), with the lookup key named. It contrasts implicitly with siblings like x_extract_profile and x_search_profiles, but does not explicitly say how 'open' differs from 'extract' or 'get_profile_posts'.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

There is no when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no mention of alternatives such as x_extract_profile or x_search_profiles. The agent must infer from the name alone when to navigate to a profile rather than extract or search for one.

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