# Essay Outline Generator — MCP tool `findutils:essay_outline_generator`

Generate a structured essay outline (introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion) for five essay types and three lengths, and return each section with its guidance points plus Markdown and plain-text renderings. The outline is a deterministic template filled with the topic, thesis, and main points.

- Category: education
- MCP server: https://mcp.findutils.com/ (Streamable HTTP, no API keys, 120 req/min per IP)
- REST endpoint: POST https://api.findutils.com/api/tools/essay-outline-generator/execute (no API keys, 60 req/min per IP)
- Reference page: https://findutils.com/mcp/essay-outline-generator/
- Same tool on the other surface: https://findutils.com/api/essay-outline-generator/

## Connect

```bash
claude mcp add findutils --transport http https://mcp.findutils.com/
```

Claude Desktop (`claude_desktop_config.json`):

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "findutils": {
      "url": "https://mcp.findutils.com/"
    }
  }
}
```

## Call the tool (verified example)

```bash
curl -X POST https://mcp.findutils.com/ \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "jsonrpc": "2.0",
    "id": 1,
    "method": "tools/call",
    "params": {
      "name": "essay_outline_generator",
      "arguments": {
        "topic": "Climate change",
        "essay_type": "argumentative",
        "essay_length": "medium"
      }
    }
  }'
```

## Input schema

| Argument | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `topic` | string | yes | The essay topic. |
| `thesis` | string | no | Optional thesis statement. When empty, a placeholder prompt is used. |
| `main_points` | array | no | Up to 5 main points, one per body paragraph. Missing points become "Main Point N". |
| `essay_type` | string (argumentative \| analytical \| expository \| narrative \| compare_contrast) | no | Essay type. Default "argumentative". Default: `"argumentative"`. |
| `essay_length` | string (short \| medium \| long) | no | short = 2 body paragraphs, medium = 3, long = 4. Default "medium". Default: `"medium"`. |

Example arguments (verified):

```json
{
  "topic": "Climate change",
  "essay_type": "argumentative",
  "essay_length": "medium"
}
```

## Also a REST endpoint

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.findutils.com/api/tools/essay-outline-generator/execute \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "topic": "Climate change",
    "essay_type": "argumentative",
    "essay_length": "medium"
  }'

# Parameter schema
curl https://api.findutils.com/api/tools/essay-outline-generator
```

Full REST reference: https://findutils.com/api/essay-outline-generator/ · OpenAPI 3.1 spec: https://findutils.com/api/openapi.json

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