UTCP Documentation MCP Server
Provides an example UTCP manual for the GitHub REST API, enabling AI agents to interact with repositories and issues through a standardized tool calling protocol.
Integrates with OpenAI's API to power an expert agent that answers questions about UTCP, leveraging LLM capabilities for documentation search and code generation.
Provides an example UTCP manual for the SendGrid email API, allowing AI agents to send emails with authentication via the SendGrid service.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@UTCP Documentation MCP ServerHow do I authenticate with bearer tokens?"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
UTCP Documentation MCP Server
A comprehensive MCP server that helps AI coding agents understand and implement the Universal Tool Calling Protocol (UTCP)
๐ Features
๐ค LLM-Powered Expert Agent: Ask questions in natural language to an OpenAI-powered agent with deep UTCP knowledge
๐ Documentation Search: Semantic search across complete UTCP specification
โ Manual Validation: Validate UTCP manuals against v1.0.1 spec with detailed errors
๐จ Code Generation: Generate UTCP manual templates for HTTP, CLI, MCP, SSE protocols
๐ OpenAPI Conversion: Convert OpenAPI 3.0 specs to UTCP manuals automatically
๐ Examples Library: Ready-to-use examples for weather APIs, GitHub, databases, CLI tools
๐ก Best Practices: Built-in guidance for naming, authentication, and implementation
Related MCP server: Specmatic MCP Server
๐ฆ Installation
NPM
npm install -g utcp-docsFrom Source
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/utcp-docs-mcp-server.git
cd utcp-docs-mcp-server
npm install
npm run build
npm link๐ง Configuration
For Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"utcp-docs": {
"command": "utcp-docs",
"env": {
"DOCS_PATH": "/path/to/utcp-docs",
"OPENAI_API_KEY": "sk-..."
}
}
}
}For Cursor IDE
Add to .cursor/mcp.json in your project:
{
"mcpServers": {
"utcp-docs": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["utcp-docs"],
"env": {
"OPENAI_API_KEY": "sk-..."
}
}
}
}Environment Variables
Create a .env file or set in your MCP config:
# OpenAI API Key (required for ask_utcp_expert tool)
OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-...
# Documentation path (default: current directory)
DOCS_PATH=.
# Server configuration
SERVER_NAME=utcp-docs
SERVER_VERSION=1.0.0
LOG_LEVEL=info๐ ๏ธ Available Tools
๐ 1. Ask UTCP Expert (LLM Agent)
NEW! Ask an OpenAI-powered agent any question about UTCP:
{
"tool": "ask_utcp_expert",
"arguments": {
"question": "How do I authenticate with bearer tokens?"
}
}The agent:
Has deep knowledge of the entire UTCP specification
Retrieves relevant documentation automatically
Provides detailed explanations with code examples
Includes source references
Offers best practices and guidance
Example Questions:
"What is body_template and when should I use it?"
"Show me a complete HTTP tool example with OAuth2"
"How do I chain CLI commands together?"
"Why is my tool name failing validation?"
Requires: OpenAI API key (set OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable)
2. Search UTCP Documentation
Search the complete UTCP specification:
{
"tool": "search_utcp_docs",
"arguments": {
"query": "how to implement HTTP authentication",
"section": "protocols", // optional: introduction, protocols, guides, api
"limit": 5 // optional: max results
}
}Example Response:
# Search Results for "HTTP authentication"
## Result 1: HTTP Protocol Authentication
**Section:** protocols
**Relevance:** 45
Authentication in HTTP protocols can be configured using the auth field...3. Validate UTCP Manual
Validate your UTCP manual against the specification:
{
"tool": "validate_utcp_manual",
"arguments": {
"manual": {
"manual_version": "1.0.0",
"utcp_version": "1.0.1",
"tools": [...]
}
}
}Response:
โ
Valid UTCP Manual
The manual passes all validation checks and conforms to UTCP v1.0.1 specification.Or with errors:
โ Invalid UTCP Manual
## Errors
- /tools/0/name: Tool name "GetWeather" must use snake_case
- /tools/0/tool_call_template: HTTP template requires a URL
## Warnings
- /tools/0/description: Tool description should be at least 10 characters4. Generate UTCP Manual
Generate a UTCP manual template:
{
"tool": "generate_utcp_manual",
"arguments": {
"tool_name": "get_weather",
"description": "Get current weather for a location",
"protocol": "http",
"endpoint": "https://api.openweathermap.org/data/2.5/weather",
"method": "GET",
"parameters": {
"location": {
"type": "string",
"description": "City name",
"required": true
}
},
"include_auth": true
}
}Supported Protocols:
http- RESTful HTTP APIscli- Command-line toolsmcp- Model Context Protocol serverssse- Server-Sent Eventsstreamable_http- Streaming HTTP responses
5. Convert OpenAPI to UTCP
Convert OpenAPI 3.0 specifications to UTCP manuals:
{
"tool": "convert_openapi_to_utcp",
"arguments": {
"openapi_spec": {
"openapi": "3.0.0",
"info": { "title": "My API", "version": "1.0.0" },
"paths": {
"/users": {
"get": {
"operationId": "getUsers",
"summary": "List users"
}
}
}
}
}
}6. Get UTCP Examples
Get ready-to-use example UTCP manuals:
{
"tool": "get_utcp_examples",
"arguments": {
"use_case": "weather" // weather, github, database, cli-tool
}
}Available Examples:
weather- OpenWeatherMap API integrationgithub- GitHub REST API (repos, issues)database- Database query tools via MCPcli-tool- Git command-line wrapper
7. Get Best Practices
Get UTCP implementation best practices:
{
"tool": "get_best_practices",
"arguments": {
"topic": "naming" // naming, authentication, error-handling, testing, general
}
}๐ Resources
The server provides these resources via MCP:
Resource URI | Description |
| Complete UTCP documentation (9700+ lines) |
| UTCP introduction and overview |
| All protocol documentation |
| Weather API example manual |
| GitHub API example manual |
| UTCP JSON Schema for validation |
๐งช Usage Examples
Example 1: Creating a New UTCP Manual
// 1. Generate a template
const result = await callTool("generate_utcp_manual", {
tool_name: "send_email",
description: "Send an email via SendGrid API",
protocol: "http",
endpoint: "https://api.sendgrid.com/v3/mail/send",
method: "POST",
parameters: {
to: { type: "string", description: "Recipient email", required: true },
subject: { type: "string", description: "Email subject", required: true },
body: { type: "string", description: "Email body", required: true }
},
include_auth: true
});
// 2. Validate the generated manual
const validation = await callTool("validate_utcp_manual", {
manual: JSON.parse(result)
});
// 3. Get best practices for authentication
const practices = await callTool("get_best_practices", {
topic: "authentication"
});Example 2: Converting Existing OpenAPI Spec
// 1. Read your OpenAPI spec
const openApiSpec = JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync("api-spec.json"));
// 2. Convert to UTCP
const utcpManual = await callTool("convert_openapi_to_utcp", {
openapi_spec: openApiSpec
});
// 3. Validate the result
const validation = await callTool("validate_utcp_manual", {
manual: JSON.parse(utcpManual)
});Example 3: Searching Documentation
// Search for specific implementation details
const results = await callTool("search_utcp_docs", {
query: "how to handle streaming responses",
section: "protocols",
limit: 3
});
// Get an example to reference
const example = await callTool("get_utcp_examples", {
use_case: "github"
});๐๏ธ Development
Setup
# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/utcp-docs-mcp-server.git
cd utcp-docs-mcp-server
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build
npm run build
# Run in development mode
npm run devTesting
# Run all tests
npm test
# Run tests in watch mode
npm run test:watch
# Generate coverage report
npm run test:coverageProject Structure
utcp-docs/
โโโ src/
โ โโโ index.ts # Entry point
โ โโโ server.ts # MCP server implementation
โ โโโ types/
โ โ โโโ utcp.ts # TypeScript types
โ โโโ services/
โ โ โโโ documentation.ts # Documentation search
โ โ โโโ validator.ts # UTCP validation
โ โ โโโ generator.ts # Manual generation
โ โ โโโ converter.ts # OpenAPI conversion
โ โโโ schemas/
โ โโโ utcp-manual.schema.json
โโโ docs/
โ โโโ examples/ # Example UTCP manuals
โโโ tests/
โ โโโ services/ # Unit tests
โโโ llms.txt # Complete UTCP documentation
โโโ package.json๐ Requirements
Node.js: 20.x or higher
TypeScript: 5.3 or higher
MCP SDK: 1.0.4 or higher
๐ค Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:
Fork the repository
Create a feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature)Open a Pull Request
Development Guidelines
Write tests for new features
Follow TypeScript best practices
Update documentation for API changes
Ensure all tests pass before submitting PR
๐ Resources
UTCP Resources
MCP Resources
๐ Troubleshooting
Server Not Starting
Issue: Error: Cannot find module 'ajv-formats'
Solution:
npm install ajv-formats
npm run buildDocumentation Not Loading
Issue: Error loading llms.txt
Solution: Ensure DOCS_PATH environment variable points to the correct directory:
export DOCS_PATH=/path/to/utcp-docsValidation Errors
Issue: Tool names failing validation
Solution: Use snake_case naming:
โ
get_user_dataโ
GetUserDataโ
getUserData
๐ License
MIT License - see LICENSE file for details
๐ Acknowledgments
UTCP Team for creating the Universal Tool Calling Protocol
Anthropic for the Model Context Protocol
All contributors to this project
๐ Support
Issues: GitHub Issues
Discussions: GitHub Discussions
Email: support@example.com
Built with โค๏ธ for the AI development community
Making UTCP implementation easier, one tool at a time.
Available Tools
8 toolsask_utcp_expertA
Ask a UTCP expert agent (powered by OpenAI) any question about UTCP. The agent has deep knowledge of the entire UTCP specification and will provide detailed, accurate answers with examples and relevant documentation.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| question | Yes | Your question about UTCP in natural language (e.g., "How do I authenticate with bearer tokens?", "What is body_template used for?", "Show me an example of SSE protocol") | |
| performance_mode | No | Performance mode: "fast" (5 RAG results, 800 char excerpts, ~2-3s), "balanced" (7 results, 1200 chars, ~3-5s), "accurate" (10 results, 2000 chars, ~5-8s, default) | accurate |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description must fully disclose behavior. It mentions 'powered by OpenAI' and 'deep knowledge' but fails to mention latency, cost, or scope limitations. Performance mode parameter hints at speed but description omits this.
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?
The description is a single concise sentence with key information. It is well-structured and front-loaded, though could be slightly more detailed without becoming verbose.
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?
Given 2 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description provides sufficient context: it explains the expert nature, coverage, and output type (answers with examples and documentation). Missing info on return format is minor.
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%, so the schema fully describes both parameters. The description adds minimal value beyond schema, which is adequate. Baseline of 3 applies.
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 clearly states the tool is for asking a UTCP expert agent any question about UTCP, with deep knowledge of the specification. It distinguishes from sibling search tools by emphasizing detailed, accurate answers with examples and documentation.
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 implies usage (ask any question about UTCP) but does not explicitly guide when to use this tool over siblings like search_utcp_docs or semantic_search_docs. It lacks exclusions or context.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
convert_openapi_to_utcpA
Convert an OpenAPI 3.0 specification to a UTCP manual. Automatically maps endpoints, parameters, and authentication.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| openapi_spec | Yes | OpenAPI 3.0 specification JSON |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description must handle transparency. It mentions 'automatically maps' but does not disclose output format, error handling, limitations (e.g., only OpenAPI 3.0), or side effects. Adequate but lacks detail expected for a conversion tool.
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?
The description is two sentences, front-loaded with the main action, and no extraneous words. Every sentence adds value.
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 complex (conversion with parameter nesting), but the description lacks details on output (no output schema), error states, and steps after conversion. It is adequate for a simple purpose but incomplete for production use.
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 coverage is 100% with one parameter fully described. The description adds minimal value beyond the schema, restating that the input is an OpenAPI 3.0 specification. Baseline 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 clearly states the verb 'Convert' and the resource 'OpenAPI 3.0 specification to UTCP manual'. It mentions specific mappings (endpoints, parameters, authentication) and distinguishes from siblings like 'generate_utcp_manual' which builds a manual from scratch, and 'validate_utcp_manual' for validation.
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?
Usage is implied (use when you have an OpenAPI spec to convert), but there is no explicit guidance on when not to use this tool, prerequisites, or alternatives. For example, it doesn't mention if the spec must be valid or if other conversion tools exist.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
generate_utcp_manualB
Generate a UTCP manual template for a specific protocol (HTTP, CLI, MCP, SSE, Streamable HTTP)
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| tool_name | Yes | Tool name (snake_case) | |
| description | Yes | Tool description (what it does) | |
| protocol | Yes | Communication protocol type | |
| endpoint | No | API endpoint URL (for HTTP/MCP protocols) | |
| method | No | HTTP method (for HTTP protocols) | |
| parameters | No | Tool parameters definition | |
| include_auth | No | Include authentication section |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, and the description lacks behavioral details such as whether it overwrites files, what the output format is, or any side effects. Minimal disclosure.
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 with no wasted words. Earning its place.
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?
For a tool with 7 parameters, nested objects, and no output schema, the description is too brief. It doesn't explain what a UTCP manual template is or how the output is structured, leaving significant gaps.
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%, so the schema already documents all parameters. The description adds no extra meaning beyond listing protocol examples, which are already in the enum. Adequate but no additional value.
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 clearly states the action ('Generate'), the resource ('UTCP manual template'), and the scope ('for a specific protocol') with examples. It distinguishes from sibling tools like 'validate_utcp_manual' or 'get_utcp_examples'.
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?
No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'ask_utcp_expert' or 'get_best_practices'. The context is implied but not explicit.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
get_best_practicesC
Get UTCP best practices and recommendations for implementation
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| topic | No | Specific topic for best practices | general |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, so description should disclose behavior, but it only says 'Get best practices' without addressing output format, scope, or any restrictions.
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?
Single sentence is concise but lacks necessary details; brevity sacrifices completeness.
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?
With 1 optional parameter and no output schema, description is minimally complete but would benefit from specifying return style or context.
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 covers parameter fully with description and enum, so baseline of 3 applies. Description adds no extra meaning beyond schema.
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?
Description clearly states it retrieves UTCP best practices and recommendations, distinguishing it from sibling tools like ask_utcp_expert or get_utcp_examples.
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?
No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like search_utcp_docs or ask_utcp_expert. Missing context for optimal usage.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
get_utcp_examplesA
Get example UTCP manuals for common use cases (weather API, GitHub API, database, CLI tools)
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| use_case | Yes | Example use case to generate |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, and the description only states the basic purpose without disclosing any behavioral traits, such as output format, error handling, or potential side effects.
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?
The description is a single sentence, front-loaded with the verb and resource, and efficiently lists the use cases without unnecessary words.
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?
Given the tool's simplicity (one enum parameter), the description is adequate but lacks details on output format or content, which could be helpful since no output schema exists.
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 coverage is 100% with a clear description for the single parameter. The description adds minimal value by listing examples, which is consistent with the enum values.
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 clearly states the verb 'Get' and the resource 'example UTCP manuals', and lists specific use cases, distinguishing it from sibling tools like generate_utcp_manual or get_best_practices.
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 implies use when needing example manuals for the listed use cases, but provides no explicit guidance on when to use alternatives or when not to use this tool.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
search_utcp_docsB
Search UTCP documentation for specific topics, protocols, or concepts. Returns relevant documentation sections with excerpts.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| query | Yes | Search query (e.g., "http protocol", "authentication", "cli tools") | |
| section | No | Optional: Limit search to specific documentation section | |
| limit | No | Maximum number of results to return (default: 5, max: 15) | |
| excerpt_length | No | Length of excerpt in characters (default: 700, min: 200, max: 2000). Use larger values for more context. |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It only indicates a read operation returning excerpts, but lacks details such as search algorithm (keyword vs semantic), pagination, rate limits, or any side effects. This minimal transparency leaves the agent with incomplete understanding.
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?
The description is extremely concise with only two sentences, both front-loaded with the core purpose. Every part is essential and there is no verbose or redundant content.
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?
Given that the schema thoroughly describes all parameters and the tool has no output schema, the description adequately covers basic intent. However, it lacks contextual details like return format structure, error handling, or behavior when no results match, leaving some gaps for a complete understanding.
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?
The input schema already has 100% coverage with descriptive parameter descriptions. The tool description adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema provides, so the baseline score of 3 is appropriate. The description does not compensate for any missing schema details.
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 clearly states the verb ('Search'), resource ('UTCP documentation'), and output ('relevant documentation sections with excerpts'). It is specific and effectively communicates what the tool does. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from the sibling tool 'semantic_search_docs', which might have similar functionality.
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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor does it mention when not to use it. The agent must infer usage from the name and basic purpose, which is insufficient for optimal tool selection.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
semantic_search_docsA
Advanced semantic search using RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) over UTCP documentation. Provides enhanced relevance scoring, query expansion, and detailed match reasons. Use this for more sophisticated searches than the basic search_utcp_docs tool.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| query | Yes | Search query - can be natural language or keywords | |
| limit | No | Maximum number of results to return (default: 10) | |
| excerpt_length | No | Length of excerpt in characters (default: 2000) | |
| section | No | Optional: Limit search to specific documentation section | |
| min_relevance | No | Minimum semantic relevance score (0-100+, default: 0) |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It indicates the tool performs 'search' and 'RAG', implying read-only operation, but does not explicitly state it is non-destructive or mention other behaviors like rate limits or authentication. The description adds some context but lacks explicit safety disclosure.
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?
The description is extremely conciseโtwo sentences that immediately convey the tool's advanced nature and usage guidance. Every sentence adds value, and no unnecessary words are used. It is well front-loaded.
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 has five parameters and no output schema. The description mentions 'detailed match reasons' and 'relevance scoring', partially addressing return value. However, it does not fully describe the output structure (e.g., whether results include snippets, scores, etc.). Given the absence of an output schema, slightly more detail would enhance completeness.
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%, so all parameters are already documented in the schema. The description does not add any additional semantic meaning beyond what the schema provides (e.g., explaining the semantics of 'min_relevance' or the enum values). Baseline score 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 clearly states the tool performs 'advanced semantic search using RAG over UTCP documentation' and lists specific features (relevance scoring, query expansion, match reasons). It distinguishes itself from the sibling 'search_utcp_docs' by calling it 'basic', making the purpose and differentiation explicit.
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 advises to use this tool for 'more sophisticated searches than the basic search_utcp_docs tool', providing direct guidance on when to use it instead of a sibling. While it doesn't explicitly state when not to use it (e.g., for simple keyword lookups), the contrast implies the alternative.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
validate_utcp_manualA
Validate a UTCP manual against the v1.0.1 specification. Returns validation errors and warnings.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| manual | Yes | The UTCP manual JSON object to validate |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden. It only states it returns errors and warnings but does not disclose side effects (e.g., read-only), dependencies, or deeper behavioral traits.
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?
Single sentence that is front-loaded with the action. Efficient but could slightly improve by including a read-only note. No wasted words.
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?
For a simple tool with one parameter and no output schema, the description adequately covers purpose and return value. However, it omits specifics like error format or validation criteria, which would enhance completeness.
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 coverage is 100% with a description for the only parameter. The tool description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, so baseline score of 3 applies.
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?
Clearly states 'Validate a UTCP manual against the v1.0.1 specification' with specific verb and resource, and distinguishes from sibling tools like generate_utcp_manual or convert_openapi_to_utcp.
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?
Implies usage for validation but does not provide explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance, nor alternatives. The context of sibling tools helps, but the description lacks direct guidance.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Tool Schema Changelog
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.
8 tool updates
v1.0.0- First observed
ask_utcp_expert - First observed
convert_openapi_to_utcp - First observed
generate_utcp_manual - First observed
get_best_practices - First observed
get_utcp_examples - First observed
search_utcp_docs - First observed
semantic_search_docs - First observed
validate_utcp_manual
TDQS
Most tools have clearly distinct purposes, but search_utcp_docs and semantic_search_docs overlap significantly, both serving documentation search with only detail-level differences. This could cause an agent to misselect.
Names follow a verb_noun pattern consistently (ask_, convert_, generate_, get_, search_, validate_). However, semantic_search_docs deviates slightly by including an adjective before the verb, and the two search tools differ in naming scheme while still being recognizable.
8 tools is appropriate for a documentation and specification server. Each tool addresses a specific need: expert Q&A, conversion, generation, examples, best practices, validation, and two search variants. No tool seems superfluous, and the count is well within the ideal 3-15 range.
The tool set covers the core workflows of interacting with UTCP documentation: asking questions, converting from OpenAPI, generating manuals, retrieving examples and best practices, searching, and validating. Missing a tool for updating or comparing manuals, but the set is largely complete for the server's stated purpose.
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