MCP tool descriptions are part of your security model
Most API documentation is written for humans. MCP tool descriptions are different. They are read by the model that decides what to call next. That means tool names, descriptions, schemas, and error messages are not just documentation garnish. They are part of the safety boundary. A risky MCP tool of
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