get_constitution
Read the current constitution.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Read the current constitution.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
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 disclosure burden, and it discloses almost nothing: it does not state that access is read-only/no-auth, whether historical versions exist, or anything about the response. Only 'current' hints that versioning exists and this returns the latest.
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?
A single four-word sentence with zero waste; the resource is front-loaded and the sentence is appropriately sized for a zero-parameter read tool.
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?
With no annotations and no output schema, the description should explain what is actually returned (raw text, structured document, truncated?) and whether any state or auth is involved. It leaves an agent guessing about the payload of a tool whose entire purpose is retrieval.
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?
The tool takes zero parameters, so per the baseline there is nothing for the description to disambiguate beyond confirming the schema. No parameter semantics gap exists.
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?
The description states a specific verb (Read) and resource (the constitution), and the modifier 'current' signals it returns the in-force version rather than historical text. It is clear enough to distinguish from governance siblings like list_governance_events or propose_amendment, though it offers no explicit sibling differentiation.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this versus alternatives such as list_governance_events or propose_amendment, nor any stated prerequisites. The word 'current' weakly implies usage (fetch the active text), but nothing is stated.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.