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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 mark it read-only/idempotent, but the description goes well beyond: it discloses the default includeBuildConfig=true behavior, the paletteValues inclusion rule, the meaning of omitted paletteValues for built-in palettes, the template preset behavior when templateId is passed, the empty-build warning case, and the exact return fields. No behavioral surprises are left hidden.

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 long but front-loaded with the core purpose, then covers the adaptation workflow, palette semantics, and edge cases in a logical progression. Each sentence carries meaningful information, but a few sections (the palette explanation in particular) are more detailed than strictly necessary and could be tightened.

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?

With no output schema, the description fully compensates by enumerating the return object fields, explaining the shape of 'build', clarifying the 'paletteValues' behavior, and stating both normal and edge-case outcomes. It also gives enough usage context to proceed correctly without any outside reference.

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?

Input schema coverage is 100%, so all three parameters (id, omit, includeBuildConfig) are already described in the schema. The description does add some contextual bridging, such as how templateId is used downstream with a builder tool, but that is not a parameter of this tool. It adds marginal value above the schema, meeting the baseline for fully documented parameters.

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 starts with a specific verb-resource pair: 'Reads a single template, by default INCLUDING its build configuration', clearly distinguishing it from siblings like riddleTemplate_list and riddle_get. It also names the adjacent riddleTemplate_use as a different operation (copying vs adapting), so an agent can tell them apart without inspecting schemas.

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?

It explicitly says when to use this tool: to adapt a template rather than copy it, with a concrete workflow (edit the returned 'build' and use a riddle_builder_<type> tool with templateId). It also gives a direct exclusion: 'If you are not changing anything, use riddleTemplate_use instead', and another for templates with no build-configuration equivalent, again routing to riddleTemplate_use.

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

A3.8/5.0
Disambiguation4/5

Tools are largely distinct by name and detailed descriptions, with clear prefixes (riddle_builder_*, questionBank_*, stats_*). Some potential confusion exists among the stats tools (stats_fetch vs stats_overview_fetch vs breakdowns) but descriptions clarify their different scopes. Overall, an agent can usually pick the right tool.

Naming Consistency4/5

Naming follows a predictable prefix+verb pattern within each domain (e.g., riddle_builder_quiz, riddle_builder_poll; riddle_get, riddle_publish). Minor inconsistencies exist, like the camelCase 'questionBank' and 'riddleTemplate' prefixes vs snake_case elsewhere, and 'stats_overview_fetch' ordering, but these are not chaotic and remain readable.

Tool Count1/5

With 62 tools, this far exceeds the recommended 3-15 range and even the 25+ threshold. While the server covers a broad domain, the extreme number overwhelms and makes tool selection harder, fitting the 'extreme mismatch' criterion for 50+ tools.

Completeness5/5

The tool surface is exceptionally comprehensive, covering creation, reading, updating, deleting, publishing, unpublishing, moving, tagging, template management, question banks, palettes, and various stats breakdowns. There are no obvious gaps in the lifecycle of managing interactive content, and all apparent operations are supported.

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