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get_region_provinces

get_region_provinces

Retrieve all provinces for a specific Philippine region using its region code to access geographic data from the Philippine Standard Geocoding (PSGC) API.

Instructions

Get all provinces within a specific region

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
regionCodeYes

Implementation Reference

  • Core implementation of the tool handler. Proxies the call to external API https://mcp.xiaobenyang.com/api using the tool name 'get_region_provinces' and arguments, returning the response as MCP content.
    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 }] };
    };
  • Wrapper handler for each tool that adds the toolName to arguments and calls the core proxy function.
    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);
    };
  • src/mcp.ts:88-133 (registration)
    Dynamic registration loop that fetches tool descriptions from https://mcp.xiaobenyang.com/getMcpDesc?mcpId=1777316659371011, builds Zod schemas, and registers each tool (including get_region_provinces) with the generic handler.
    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;
  • Dynamically constructs Zod input schema for each tool based on fetched JSON schema, used for get_region_provinces input validation.
    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();
        }
    });
  • Helper function that registers a tool with the MCP server using the name (e.g., get_region_provinces), description, input schema, and the generic handler.
    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)
        )
    };
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It states a read operation ('Get'), implying non-destructive behavior, but doesn't disclose critical traits like authentication needs, rate limits, error handling, or output format (e.g., list structure, pagination). For a tool with no 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 with zero waste—'Get all provinces within a specific region'—front-loaded and appropriately sized for a simple tool. Every word earns its place by conveying the core action and scope without redundancy.

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?

Given no annotations, no output schema, and low schema coverage (0%), the description is incomplete. It adequately states the purpose but lacks behavioral context (e.g., safety, performance), parameter details, and output information. For a tool in a complex sibling set, more guidance on usage and results is needed to be fully helpful.

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 0%, so the description must compensate. It adds meaning by specifying that 'regionCode' identifies 'a specific region', clarifying the parameter's role. However, it doesn't explain the code format (e.g., string pattern, examples) or validation rules, leaving the schema's undocumented parameter partially but not fully compensated.

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 verb ('Get') and resource ('provinces within a specific region'), making the purpose unambiguous. It distinguishes from siblings like 'get_provinces' (all provinces) and 'get_region' (region details) by specifying the regional scope. However, it doesn't explicitly contrast with 'get_island_group_provinces' or 'get_province' for granularity.

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. With many sibling tools (e.g., 'get_provinces', 'get_island_group_provinces', 'get_region'), the description lacks context for selection, such as whether this is for administrative hierarchy navigation or data filtering. It implies usage by specifying 'within a specific region' but offers no exclusions or prerequisites.

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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