get_latest_releaseReturn the newest published release, read live from GitHub, with the install command for every package manager the project supports.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| install_method | No | Return the install command for this package manager only. |
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes | ||
| install | Yes | ||
| version | Yes | ||
| published_at | No |
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint and openWorldHint, covering safety. The description adds that the data is read live from GitHub, which conveys freshness and external dependency. It doesn't mention rate limits or network behavior, but this is a simple read-only operation.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
A single, front-loaded sentence that states what is returned, the live source, and the scope of the install commands. No filler or redundant information.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
The tool is simple, has an output schema to describe return values, and is fully covered by annotations. The description, combined with the schema, provides all information an agent needs to call it correctly.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 100%, and the install_method parameter has a clear enum plus its own description. The tool description itself does not explain the optional filtering behavior, but the schema fully documents it, so the baseline of 3 is appropriate.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description uses a specific verb ('Return'), names the resource ('newest published release'), and adds distinctive details ('read live from GitHub', 'install command for every package manager'). It clearly distinguishes this tool from the sibling documentation and listing tools.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description makes it clear this tool is for fetching current release information, and none of the sibling tools overlap with that purpose. It doesn't explicitly state when not to use it, but the context is unambiguous among the 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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Each tool has a clearly distinct role: listing all docs, searching docs, fetching one doc page, retrieving the latest release, listing managed MCP tools, and listing supported agents. The two product-listing tools are separated by subject matter, and the three documentation tools form an obvious search-list-read flow.
All tool names follow the same lowercase verb_noun pattern: get_, list_, and search_. Multi-word targets like managed_mcp_tools and supported_agents are consistently underscore-separated and readable. There are no mixed conventions or vague action verbs.
Six tools is well-scoped for a documentation and product-information server. It provides enough surface to discover, search, and read documentation while also covering release and compatibility information, without redundant or marginal tools.
The surface covers the complete read-only documetation lifecycle: inventory via list_doc_pages, discovery via search_docs, and content via get_doc_page. It also answers likely product questions about releases and supported agents, with search and list flows feeding directly into page retrieval. No create/upate/delete operations are expected for a docs server.