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get_chatbot

Get full configuration details for a single chatbot by ID.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
bot_idYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

B3.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

No annotations are supplied, so the description carries the full load; it implies a read-only operation and that the response is exhaustive ('full configuration details'). It says nothing about permissions, behavior on an unknown bot_id, or whether instructions/settings are included, all of which matter with zero annotation coverage.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

A single front-loaded sentence with no filler; the resource and scoping constraint appear immediately.

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

Completeness3/5

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

For a one-parameter getter this is thin: there is no output schema, so 'full configuration details' is the agent's only hint about the return value, and that hint is vague about which configuration sections come back.

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 description coverage is 0%, so the one parameter (bot_id) is undocumented in the schema. The phrase 'by ID' at least confirms that bot_id identifies the chatbot, but no format, source, or example of the ID is given.

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?

Specific verb (get) + resource (full configuration details) + scope (a single chatbot by ID, not a list). This cleanly separates it from list_chatbots and create/update_chatbot. It does not, however, distinguish itself from get_chatbot_instructions, which is a near-neighbor that returns a subset of the same object.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

The description never states when to reach for this versus siblings such as list_chatbots or get_chatbot_instructions. The agent must infer usage purely from the verb 'Get' and the word 'single'.

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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