Control and monitor Traeger WiFIRE pellet grills registered to a configured account via MCP tools
Strong tool naming (verb_noun pattern), clear descriptions (avg 180 chars), and proper JSON Schema with type definitions. All 9 tools have descriptions and input schemas. Tool annotations present (readOnlyHint, destructiveHint, idempotentHint). Key gaps: parameter descriptions are minimal (avg 40 chars vs baseline 72), output schemas not formally documented, no pagination support for list_grills, and error handling lacks recovery guidance. Composition is clean, each tool has one responsibility. Security: credentials injected via environment variables (correct pattern).
Clear the grill's cook timer.
Get the live state of a grill: temperatures, probe, pellets, timers. Key fields: status.system_status (SLEEPING/IDLE/IGNITING/PREHEATING/ COOKING/COOL_DOWN/SHUTDOWN/OFFLINE), status.grill_temperature (current), status.target_temperature, status.probe_temperature, status.pellet_level (percent), status.units (CELSIUS or FAHRENHEIT).
List the grills registered to this Traeger account. Returns each grill's thing_name (the identifier used by all other tools), friendly name, and registration status.
Set the grill's cook timer, in minutes.
Set the grill's target temperature on a real, powered-on grill. The temperature is in the grill's configured units (see get_grill_status). The grill must be powered on and connected for the command to take effect.
Output schemas not formally documented. Tool descriptions mention return fields (e.g., 'status.system_status', 'status.grill_temperature') but no JSON Schema for responses. LLMs cannot reliably extract or chain results without explicit output type definitions.
Parameter descriptions are minimal (avg 40 chars). 'The grill identifier' and 'Timer duration in minutes' lack context on format, constraints, or when to use. Baseline is 72 chars. LLMs benefit from richer guidance: 'The grill's unique thing_name identifier (e.g., "ABC123"). Call list_grills() first to discover available grills.'
No pagination or result limits on list_grills(). If a user has many grills, the response could grow unbounded. Baseline pattern requires limit/offset and total count. Add optional 'limit' parameter (default 50) and return {grills: [...], total: N}.
| Scored | Grade | Overall | Spec posture | Rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | C | 62 | 2026-07-28+ | v2 |
Turn the grill's Keep Warm mode on or off.
Set the meat probe's target/alarm temperature. The grill alerts when the probe reaches this temperature. Uses the grill's configured units (see get_grill_status).
Turn the grill's Super Smoke mode on or off.
Shut down a real, likely hot grill and start its cool-down cycle. This ends the current cook. The grill runs its fan until cooled, then powers down to sleep. Only call this when the user clearly wants to stop cooking.
Error handling lacks recovery guidance. If set_grill_temperature fails (e.g., grill offline), the error message should guide the LLM: 'Grill offline. Check get_grill_status() to verify connectivity, or try again in 30 seconds.' Current implementation likely returns raw API errors.
Destructive tool (shutdown_grill) lacks confirmation/dry-run pattern. Agents can accidentally shut down a hot grill mid-cook. Add an optional 'confirm=true' parameter or a separate 'preview_shutdown' tool to let agents verify intent before executing.