MCP server for controlling Nanoleaf lights
Server has 10 tools with basic schemas and descriptions, but significant gaps limit production readiness. All tools have descriptions (10-50 chars, mostly under the 194-char baseline), and most have input schemas. However, many descriptions are generic and lack actionable context. Parameters lack descriptions in several tools (e.g., set_effect's 'effect' param has no guidance on valid values). No output schemas documented. Error handling is minimal, responses are plain text without recovery guidance. Tool naming is reasonable (verb_noun pattern) but some names are vague (e.g., 'get_nanoleaf_info' vs 'get_nanoleaf_status'). No tool annotations (readOnlyHint, destructiveHint, idempotentHint) despite clear read/write distinctions. Composition is reasonable, tools are single-purpose, but missing batch operations and pagination for discovery results.
Authorize connection to Nanoleaf device (device must be in pairing mode)
Connect to a Nanoleaf device at a specific IP address
Discover Nanoleaf devices on the network
Get list of available effects
Get information about the Nanoleaf device
Set the brightness of the Nanoleaf lights
Set the color of the Nanoleaf lights
Missing parameter descriptions for constrained inputs. 'set_effect' accepts an 'effect' string but provides no enum, pattern, or guidance on valid effect names. LLMs will hallucinate invalid values.
No output schemas documented. Tools return plain-text responses without structured field definitions. LLMs cannot reliably extract device IDs, IP addresses, or effect lists for downstream tool calls.
Error responses lack recovery guidance. Errors are returned as plain text (e.g., 'Error during discovery: ...') without actionable next steps or error classification (retryable vs fatal).
| Scored | Grade | Overall | Spec posture | Rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | D | 54 | 2026-07-28+ | v2 |
Set an effect on the Nanoleaf lights
Turn off the Nanoleaf lights
Turn on the Nanoleaf lights
No tool annotations despite clear read/write semantics. Tools like 'turn_off_nanoleaf' and 'authorize_nanoleaf' are destructive/state-changing but lack destructiveHint or idempotentHint annotations.
Generic descriptions lack context for LLM selection. 'Get information about the Nanoleaf device' does not explain what fields are returned or when to call it vs 'get_effects'. Descriptions average 35 chars vs 194-char baseline.