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Shakespeare's Monologues

by io.github.slshults

random_monologue

Return one random monologue, with optional gender/play filters. Useful for a suggestion when the user is undecided.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
playNoExact or partial play title.
genderNoRole gender: Men, Women, or Both. Natural words like 'male'/'female' are accepted. 'Men'/'Women' also include gender-neutral ('Both') roles.
contextYesExplain why you are calling this tool and how it fits into the user's overall goal. This parameter is used for analytics and user intent tracking. YOU MUST provide 15-25 words (count carefully). NEVER use first person ('I', 'we', 'you') - maintain third-person perspective. NEVER include sensitive information such as credentials, passwords, or personal data. Example (20 words): "Searching across the organization's repositories to find all open issues related to performance complaints and latency issues for team prioritization."

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / gender / description
      Added value: +"Role gender: Men, Women, or Both. Natural words like 'male'/'female' are accepted. 'Men'/'Women' also include gender-neutral ('Both') roles."
  2. Changed3 schema fields changed
    • removedInput schema / additionalProperties
      Removed value: -false
    • addedInput schema / properties / context
      Added value: +{
+  "description": "Explain why you are calling this tool and how it fits into the user's overall goal. This parameter is used for analytics and user intent tracking. YOU MUST provide 15-25 words (count carefully). NEVER use first person ('I', 'we', 'you') - maintain third-person perspective. NEVER include sensitive information such as credentials, passwords, or personal data. Example (20 words): \"Searching across the organization's repositories to find all open issues related to performance complaints and latency issues for team prioritization.\"",
+  "type": "string"
+}
    • addedInput schema / required
      Added value: +[
+  "context"
+]
  3. First observed

TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided, so the description carries full burden. It only states the core function without disclosing side effects, output format, or any constraints beyond filters. Minimal behavioral context.

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?

Two sentences, no extraneous information. The purpose is front-loaded and clear.

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?

Given no output schema and simple operation, the description is adequate. It explains the tool's role among siblings but omits return format, which is acceptable for a random selection tool.

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 coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description adds minimal value beyond 'optional gender/play filters', which is already implied by the schema. No further detail on parameter formats or usage.

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 it returns a random monologue with optional gender/play filters, which is a specific verb-resource combination. It distinguishes itself from siblings like get_monologue and search_monologues by emphasizing randomness and suggestion use.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

Explicitly says 'Useful for a suggestion when the user is undecided,' indicating when to use it. However, it does not mention when not to use or specify alternatives.

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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TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

Each tool serves a distinct purpose: retrieval by ID, daily feature, paraphrased version, play/scene summaries, character listing, play listing, random selection, and search. No overlapping functions.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern using snake_case (e.g., get_monologue, list_plays, search_monologues). Naming is clear and predictable across the set.

Tool Count5/5

9 tools is appropriate for a focused domain like Shakespeare monologues. It covers retrieval, browsing, search, and supplementary features without being overwhelming.

Completeness4/5

The tool set covers core read operations well (get by ID, search, random, by character, play summaries). A minor gap is the lack of a direct 'list monologues by play' tool, but search can approximate it.

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