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atlassian-mcp__confluence_get_page

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Get a single Confluence page by ID. Use format 'text' (default) for reading/summarizing — returns clean text with much less context usage. Use format 'storage' when you need to edit the page, as it returns the full XHTML storage format needed for write-back.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "page_id": "<page_id>"
    },
    "name": "atlassian-mcp__confluence_get_page"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
formatNoOutput format. 'text' (default): clean readable text, optimized for reading/summarizing. 'storage': raw XHTML storage format, needed for editing with confluence_edit_page.
accountNoOptional email address of the connected account to use (e.g. 'user@gmail.com'). If omitted, the default account is used.
page_idYesThe ID of the page to retrieve.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A3.9/5.0
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

readOnlyHint=true is consistent with retrieval, and the description adds value beyond the annotation by disclosing that 'text' uses much less context and that 'storage' is required for editing. It says nothing about behavior for missing pages, permissions, or account-scoping failures.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Three sentences, front-loaded with the core operation and then the format tradeoff; nothing is wasted. There is mild overlap with the format enum description in the schema, which keeps it from a top score.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With no output schema, the description carries the burden of explaining what comes back, and it does so for both formats (clean text vs full XHTML). Minor gaps remain around error/permission behavior and the account parameter.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so the format enum and account parameter are already documented in the schema. The description reinforces the default and the text-vs-storage tradeoff, but adds little syntax or edge-case detail and never mentions the account parameter, so the baseline 3 applies.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

"Get a single Confluence page by ID" names a specific verb (get) and resource (single page) and scopes it to ID lookup, which separates it from list_pages and search. It stops short of explicitly naming those siblings as alternatives, so it is clear but not maximally differentiated.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Gives concrete when-to-use guidance for the format choice: 'text' for reading/summarizing, 'storage' when you need to edit and require write-back. It does not state when to prefer this tool over confluence_search or confluence_list_pages, which would be the remaining gap.

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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