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riddleTemplate_get

Read-onlyIdempotent

Reads a single template, by default INCLUDING its build configuration - the same "build" shape riddle_get returns and the riddle_builder_ tools accept. This is how a template is adapted rather than copied: edit the returned "build" (change the wording, swap questions, add or remove blocks) and build it with the riddle_builder_ tool of the template's "type", passing this template's id as "templateId" so the new Riddle is still recorded as coming from it. The design comes along too: "preset" carries the template's preset settings and its palette; "preset.paletteValues" - what that palette looks like - is included whenever the palette is not an unmodified built-in one, so a custom (or customized built-in) palette rebuilds into the same design directly. A template still on an unmodified built-in palette has no "paletteValues" instead of a partial one - "preset.palette" already names it in full (e.g. "Forest"), and its actual colors/fonts/etc. come from the riddle://reference/palette/built-in-palettes resource (match by "name"), never from a silently missing key. Passing "templateId" additionally starts the new Riddle out on the template's whole preset - layout included - with your build config applied on top of it. If you are not changing anything, use riddleTemplate_use instead - it is one call and copies the template as a whole. Returns {id, title, type, category, isPublic, isQuickCreate, blocksCount, image, icon, createdAt, riddle, build, nextBlockId, warnings}; a template whose content has no build-configuration equivalent comes back with an empty "build" and a warning saying so - use riddleTemplate_use for those.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYesThe ID of the template, as returned by riddleTemplate_list or riddleTemplate_publicList.
omitNoLeaves parts of the response out. The only value with anything to leave out here is "build.omittedDefaults": every block then loses its "omittedDefaults" map (the properties left out for still being at their default, with the value each one is at), for a much smaller response. Nothing is lost by it: the same defaults are stated in riddle://reference/riddle-defaults/<riddle type> and riddle://reference/block-defaults/<block type> - and a value read there must not be resent as the property either way. Same parameter as riddle_get's; its section values do not apply here, this envelope has no such sections.
includeBuildConfigNoWhether to read the template as a build configuration. Defaults to true, which is the point of this tool; false returns only the template's metadata, a far smaller response.

TDQS

A4.6/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Annotations already declare read-only and idempotent behavior, but the description adds substantial behavioral context: inclusion of build configuration by default, conditional paletteValues presence, the meaning of a missing paletteValues key, and the empty-build warning case. It richly explains output edge cases beyond the structured data.

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?

The description is longer than typical, but it earns much of its length by explaining non-obvious behavior, palette handling, and sibling tool routing. It is front-loaded with the core purpose and then builds logically. It could be tightened slightly around the templateId/preset explanation, but it is still well organized.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Given there is no output schema, the description compensates by listing the returned top-level fields and explaining the tricky build/preset/paletteValues structure in detail. It also covers template reference, edge cases for build-less templates, and the relationship to builder tools, making it complete for a complex tool with no output schema.

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 100%, so the baseline is 3. The schema already documents id, omit, and includeBuildConfig well; the description reinforces but does not dramatically expand their meaning. It adds some context around the 'build' shape and palette behavior, but mostly the schema carries the parameter semantics.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description uses a specific verb ('Reads'), a clear resource ('a single template'), and immediately states the default behavior of including the build configuration. It also distinguishes itself from riddleTemplate_use and ties to riddleTemplate_list/riddle_get, making sibling differentiation explicit.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

The description gives explicit, actionable guidance: use this tool when adapting a template by modifying its returned 'build', then rebuild via the appropriate riddle_builder_<type> tool. It also clearly directs to riddleTemplate_use when no changes are needed, leaving no ambiguity about tool choice.

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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TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

Each tool has a clear, unique purpose. The riddle_builder_* variants are distinct by Riddle type, questionBank_* and riddleTemplate_* cover separate objects, and stats_* differ by scope. No two tools appear to perform the same function.

Naming Consistency4/5

Naming is largely consistent with domain prefixes (riddle_, questionBank_, riddleTemplate_, stats_, project_, palette_, reference_). Minor deviations like riddle_account_list vs. riddle_list and whoami (no prefix) and riddle_get_embed_code vs. riddle_qr_code slightly break the pattern, but overall it is predictable.

Tool Count2/5

With 62 tools, the server is far beyond the typical 3-15 well-scoped range. While each tool is functional and the breadth reflects the platform's complexity, the sheer number makes it heavy and increases the cognitive load for an agent, suggesting over-granularity.

Completeness5/5

The tool set covers the full lifecycle: create (builder variants), read (get/list), update (builder_update, rename), delete, publish/unpublish, tagging, templates, question banks, stats, projects, palettes, and reference documentation. No obvious domain operation is missing.

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