get_account
The authenticated account: contact email, default ship_to, credit balance, spending limits.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
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No arguments | |||
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
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No arguments | |||
The authenticated account: contact email, default ship_to, credit balance, spending limits.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
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No arguments | |||
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint=false, so safety is covered. The description adds that it returns the authenticated account specifically (not an arbitrary account) and lists fields, but those fields are likely also in the output schema, so the added value is modest.
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 a single, short fragment that front-loads the resource and its contents. Every word contributes, and there is no unnecessary verbosity.
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 simplicity (no parameters), read-only annotations, and an existing output schema, the description is nearly complete. The only minor gap is the absence of an explicit verb, but the fragment 'The authenticated account: ...' is sufficient for an agent to understand the tool's purpose.
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?
There are zero parameters, so the baseline is 4. The description does not need to explain parameter semantics, and it provides no misleading parameter information.
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 identifies the resource (the authenticated account) and enumerates the fields returned, so an agent can tell what it provides. However, it lacks an explicit action verb and does not differentiate from sibling tools such as get_capabilities or get_order, so it falls short of a 5.
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 when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no mention of alternatives are provided. The description only states what the tool returns, leaving an agent to infer the appropriate context.
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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