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Validate whether an IP address belongs to Bingbot. Remote MCP server exposing a validate_ip tool.

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validate_ipValidate Bingbot IPAInspect

Check whether an IP address (IPv4 or IPv6) is a genuine Bingbot IP address, verified against Bingbot's published IP data on seoapi.com.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
ipYesThe IPv4 or IPv6 address to validate

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior4/5

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 discloses that the tool verifies against an external data source (Bingbot's published IP data on seoapi.com), indicating a network call. This adds transparency beyond a simple 'validate' statement. However, it does not mention potential rate limits, error states, or side effects, which would elevate it to 5.

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 sentence that front-loads the core action and resource. Every word is necessary—no filler, no redundancy. It is optimally concise for an agent to quickly grasp the tool's function.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The tool is simple with one parameter and no output schema. The description covers the input and verification process but does not specify the output format (e.g., boolean or object). For a validation tool, this is a minor gap, but the completeness is strong enough given the context.

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?

Schema coverage is 100% with a descriptive parameter comment ('The IPv4 or IPv6 address to validate'). The description adds context by specifying that validation is for Bingbot, which clarifies the parameter's role. This exceeds the baseline of 3 because it enriches the schema's meaning.

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?

The description clearly states the verb 'check' and the resource 'Bingbot IP address'. It specifies both IPv4/IPv6 and the verification source (Bingbot's published IP data on seoapi.com). This makes the tool's purpose distinct even without sibling tools.

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?

The description does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives or when not to use it. It implies usage for verifying Bingbot IPs, but lacks any exclusion criteria or context about prerequisites. The score is average because the purpose is clear enough to infer usage.

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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  1. 1 tool update
    • First observedvalidate_ip

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TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

Only one tool exists, so there is no risk of confusion between tools.

Naming Consistency5/5

With a single tool, naming consistency is perfect by default.

Tool Count3/5

A single tool feels borderline thin, but it serves a specific purpose; it is not extreme.

Completeness5/5

The single tool fully covers the server's stated purpose of validating Bingbot IP addresses.

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