User By Rest ID
get_v2_UserByRestIdUser By Rest ID Group: User. Billing per call: 1 Credits. Agents can pay per call ($0.01 via x402/MPP, no API key).
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | No |
get_v2_UserByRestIdUser By Rest ID Group: User. Billing per call: 1 Credits. Agents can pay per call ($0.01 via x402/MPP, no API key).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | No |
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 discloses billing cost but says nothing about what the call returns, whether it requires authentication, rate limits, or error behavior. The billing detail is useful but not sufficient for behavioral transparency.
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?
The description is very short, which is concise, but it front-loads billing information rather than the tool's purpose. The sentence 'User By Rest ID Group: User' is a tautology, and the billing sentence, while clear, is not the most important information. It is not well-structured for an agent deciding whether to call the 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?
Given the tool has one parameter, no output schema, and no annotations, the description should explain what the tool returns and how to use the id parameter. It does neither. The billing note is the only contextual addition, which is insufficient for an agent to invoke the tool correctly.
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 0%, and the description does not explain the 'id' parameter beyond its title 'User ID'. The example '44196397' hints at a numeric Twitter user ID, but the description does not clarify that this is the numeric user ID (not screen name) or how it relates to sibling tools. The description adds almost no value over 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?
The description is essentially a restatement of the tool name and title: 'User By Rest ID Group: User.' It does not state a clear verb or explain what the tool does (e.g., fetch a user by ID). The billing note is unrelated to purpose. It does not distinguish itself from siblings like get_v2_UserByScreenName or get_v2_UsersByRestIds.
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?
No guidance is given on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The billing note implies a paid call but does not explain when to prefer this over get_v2_UserByScreenName or get_v2_UsersByRestIds. The only hint is the name, which is not enough.
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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