Get skill
get_skillLoad the full SKILL.md instructions for one skill by exact name (from search_skills).
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | Yes | Exact skill name, e.g. deploy-nextjs-to-vercel |
get_skillLoad the full SKILL.md instructions for one skill by exact name (from search_skills).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | Yes | Exact skill name, e.g. deploy-nextjs-to-vercel |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It says 'Load the full' content, implying a potentially large read, but discloses nothing about failure on a non-exact name, size of the returned payload, or read-only safety. Bare minimum context for an unannotated tool.
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?
One sentence, front-loaded with the verb and the payload being returned, with no wasted clauses. The exact-name constraint and the pointer to search_skills are both essential and compressed.
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?
For a one-parameter read with a fully documented schema and no output schema, the description covers the core intent. Still missing is the get_skill vs get_skill_file distinction and any hint about what 'full SKILL.md' returns, which matters on a crowded sibling set.
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 coverage is 100% and the name parameter already documents 'Exact skill name, e.g. deploy-nextjs-to-vercel'. The description reinforces exactness and its provenance (from search_skills), but adds no format or matching details beyond the schema.
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 (Load) and resource (full SKILL.md instructions) scoped to one skill by exact name. Distinguishes itself implicitly from get_skill_file (one file within a skill) and from list/search siblings, though it doesn't explicitly name the boundary with get_skill_file.
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?
Points the agent to search_skills as the source of the name, which implies use-after-search. However, it never states when to use get_skill vs get_skill_file, the closest and most confusable sibling, leaving that routing decision to inference.
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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