MCP Academy · Lesson

Name & Describe a Tool Well

Write descriptions the model can actually act on.

The Model Reads First

Before an AI ever runs your tool, it reads its name and description to decide whether this tool fits the task. 🧭

Name It Like a Verb

A good MCP tool name says what it does at a glance, like get_weather or send_email. Short, action-first, no surprises.

All lessons in this course

  1. Name & Describe a Tool Well
  2. Declare Parameters with Type Hints
  3. Return Useful Results
  4. A Calculator Tool, Start to Finish
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