calls_get
Get one call record in full, including its voicemail transcript and recording details when present. Takes an id from calls_list.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | Call id from calls_list. |
Get one call record in full, including its voicemail transcript and recording details when present. Takes an id from calls_list.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | Call id from calls_list. |
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 behavioral disclosure burden. It does a good job by describing what the return includes — full call record, voicemail transcript, recording details when present — and 'Get' signals a read-only operation. It omits error behavior, but that is not essential for a simple retrieval 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?
Two short sentences with no filler. The main purpose and return contents come first, and the required id provenance is stated second. Every clause earns its place.
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 single-parameter get tool with no output schema, the description is complete: it identifies what is returned, notes optional components, and tells the agent where to obtain the id. No critical information is missing for correct invocation.
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 schema already explains that id is a 'Call id from calls_list'. The description repeats this rather than adding new semantic detail, so the baseline of 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 and resource: 'Get one call record in full', and sharpens the scope by naming the distinguishing contents — voicemail transcript and recording details when present. It also positions itself against calls_list by saying it 'Takes an id from calls_list', so an agent can tell the two apart.
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?
Provides clear context: this tool is for retrieving a single full call record after obtaining an id from calls_list. It does not explicitly list exclusions or alternative tools, but the workflow implication is unambiguous for the relevant sibling.
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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