tools_schema
Get an analysis's parameter schema. ALWAYS call before path_tool_run.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| tool_name | Yes | Name of the analysis |
Get an analysis's parameter schema. ALWAYS call before path_tool_run.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| tool_name | Yes | Name of the analysis |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint=false, so safety is covered. The description adds a sequencing dependency, but says nothing about what the returned schema contains or how to interpret it, which is the tool's entire output.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Two short sentences with the action first and the mandatory sequencing constraint second. Zero filler.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
There is no output schema, and for a tool whose sole job is returning a schema, the description does not hint at the returned structure or how the agent should consume it. The prerequisite note covers workflow but leaves the payoff of the call undescribed.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 100% and the single tool_name parameter is documented in the schema as the analysis name. The description adds no syntax, format, or naming detail beyond that, so the baseline 3 applies.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
States a specific verb (Get) and resource (analysis's parameter schema) with clear scope. It does not explicitly differentiate itself from siblings like discover_tools or check_tool_fit, but the purpose is unambiguous on its own.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Gives an explicit imperative prerequisite: 'ALWAYS call before path_tool_run.' That is strong when-to-use guidance. It lacks a when-not clause or named alternative, keeping it below a 5.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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