get_generation
Get one studmill generation in full: status, error (if failed), warnings, and all variant assets with triangle counts, stud sizes and download URLs.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| generation_id | Yes | Generation id. |
Get one studmill generation in full: status, error (if failed), warnings, and all variant assets with triangle counts, stud sizes and download URLs.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| generation_id | Yes | Generation id. |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the burden of behavioral disclosure. It does so by specifying return contents: status, error, warnings, and variant assets with triangle counts, stud sizes, and download URLs. It does not discuss auth or not-found behavior, but for a simple read-style getter, the disclosed behavior is reasonably complete.
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, efficient sentence that front-loads the core action and then lists the returned components in a clear, scannable format. Every phrase adds useful information with no redundancy.
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?
For a tool with one parameter, no output schema, and no annotations, the description covers the main outcome: full generation details including failure states and assets. It could mention what happens when the generation_id does not exist, but the complexity is low and the provided information is largely sufficient.
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?
The schema already describes the only parameter (generation_id) with a simple description, so schema coverage is 100%. The tool description does not add additional parameter-level guidance, which is acceptable given the high schema coverage; the baseline of 3 applies.
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 uses a specific verb ('Get') and resource ('one studmill generation'), and clearly distinguishes itself from list_generations by emphasizing 'one' and 'in full'. It also enumerates the exact contents returned, making the tool's purpose unambiguous.
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?
The phrase 'one studmill generation in full' clearly implies this tool is for retrieving a single complete generation record, as opposed to listing generations. It does not explicitly mention alternatives or exclusions, but the context is clear enough for an agent to select it appropriately.
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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