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get_barangays

get_barangays

Retrieve a complete list of barangays across the Philippines for geographic data integration and location-based applications.

Instructions

List all barangays in the Philippines

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Implementation Reference

  • src/mcp.ts:88-134 (registration)
    Dynamically fetches the list of tools from remote API (https://mcp.xiaobenyang.com/getMcpDesc?mcpId=1777316659371011) and registers each one, including 'get_barangays' if it is in the list. This is the registration point for the tool.
    const apiDescList = data.tools;
    
    for (const apiDesc of apiDescList) {
        let inputSchema = JSON.parse(apiDesc.inputSchema);
        const zodDict: Record<string, z.ZodTypeAny> = {};
    
        Object.entries(inputSchema.properties).forEach(([name, propConfig]) => {
            let zodType;
            let pt = (propConfig as { type: string }).type;
            switch (pt) {
                case 'string':
                    zodType = z.string();
                    break;
                case 'number':
                    zodType = z.number();
                    break;
                case 'boolean':
                    zodType = z.boolean();
                    break;
                case 'integer':
                    zodType = z.int32();
                    break;
                case 'array':
                    zodType = z.array(z.any());
                    break;
                case 'object':
                    zodType = z.object(z.any());
                    break;
                default:
                    zodType = z.any();
            }
    
            if (inputSchema.required?.includes(name)) {
                zodDict[name] = zodType;
            } else {
                zodDict[name] = zodType.optional();
            }
        });
    
    
        addToolXiaoBenYangApi(
            apiDesc.name,
            apiDesc.description ? apiDesc.description : apiDesc.name,
            zodDict);
    }
    isRegistered = true;
    state.isLoading = false;
  • Dynamically parses the inputSchema JSON from remote tool definition and builds Zod schema (inputSchema for MCP tool registration). Used for 'get_barangays' schema.
    let inputSchema = JSON.parse(apiDesc.inputSchema);
    const zodDict: Record<string, z.ZodTypeAny> = {};
    
    Object.entries(inputSchema.properties).forEach(([name, propConfig]) => {
        let zodType;
        let pt = (propConfig as { type: string }).type;
        switch (pt) {
            case 'string':
                zodType = z.string();
                break;
            case 'number':
                zodType = z.number();
                break;
            case 'boolean':
                zodType = z.boolean();
                break;
            case 'integer':
                zodType = z.int32();
                break;
            case 'array':
                zodType = z.array(z.any());
                break;
            case 'object':
                zodType = z.object(z.any());
                break;
            default:
                zodType = z.any();
        }
    
        if (inputSchema.required?.includes(name)) {
            zodDict[name] = zodType;
        } else {
            zodDict[name] = zodType.optional();
        }
    });
  • Registers the tool with MCP server, providing schema and a handler lambda that calls the generic handleXiaoBenYangApi with the tool name (e.g., 'get_barangays').
    const addToolXiaoBenYangApi = function (
        name: string,
        desc: string,
        params: Record<string, ZodType>
    ) {
        server.registerTool(
            name,
            {
                title: name,
                description: desc,
                inputSchema: params,
            }
            ,
            async (args: Record<string, any>) => handleXiaoBenYangApi(args, name)
        )
    };
  • Generic handler invoked for each tool call; merges args with toolName and delegates to calcXiaoBenYangApi. This handles execution for 'get_barangays'.
    const handleXiaoBenYangApi = async (args: Record<string, any>, toolName: string) => {
        // 校验aid是否存在
        if (toolName === undefined || toolName === null) {
            throw new Error("缺少必要参数 'aid'");
        }
        // 合并参数
        const fullArgs = {...args, toolName: toolName};
        // 调用API
        return calcXiaoBenYangApi(fullArgs);
    };
  • Core function that proxies the tool call to the remote https://mcp.xiaobenyang.com/api endpoint using the toolName as 'func', apiKey, and mcpID. This is the actual implementation logic for all tools including 'get_barangays'.
    const calcXiaoBenYangApi = async function (fullArgs: Record<string, any>) {
        // 发起 POST 请求
        let response = await fetch('https://mcp.xiaobenyang.com/api', {
            method: 'POST',
            headers: {
                'XBY-APIKEY': apiKey,
                'func': fullArgs.toolName,
                'mcpid': mcpID
            },
            body: new URLSearchParams(fullArgs)
        });
        const apiResult = await response.text();
    
        return {
            content: [
                {
                    type: "text",
                    text: apiResult // 将字符串结果放入 content 中
                }
            ]
        } as { [x: string]: unknown; content: [{ type: "text"; text: string }] };
    };
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden but only states what the tool does, not how it behaves. It doesn't mention whether this is a read-only operation, if there are rate limits, pagination requirements, data freshness, or error conditions. For a 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.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, efficient sentence that communicates the essential purpose without unnecessary words. It's appropriately sized for a simple listing tool and front-loads the key information.

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?

For a simple listing tool with 0 parameters and no output schema, the description is minimally adequate but incomplete. It doesn't address what format the list returns, whether it's paginated, or how it differs from similar sibling tools. Given the rich sibling tool ecosystem, more contextual guidance would be beneficial.

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?

The tool has 0 parameters with 100% schema description coverage, so the schema already fully documents the absence of parameters. The description doesn't need to add parameter semantics, but it appropriately doesn't mislead about parameters. Baseline for 0 parameters is 4.

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 clearly states the action ('List all') and resource ('barangays in the Philippines'), making the purpose immediately understandable. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'get_barangay' (singular) or 'get_region_barangays' (filtered by region), which would require more specific scope clarification.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'get_barangay' (for a specific barangay) or filtered listing tools (e.g., 'get_region_barangays'). The description implies a comprehensive list, but doesn't specify use cases or exclusions relative to siblings.

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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