get_prediction
Read one public prediction and its resolution.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
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No arguments | |||
Read one public prediction and its resolution.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description bears the full burden. It transparently states this is a read operation and clarifies the resource is public and includes its resolution. However, it does not mention error cases, id format, or what happens when a prediction is not found, which leaves some behavioral ambiguity.
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, front-loaded sentence with zero filler. Every word contributes meaning, and it stays well within the ideal length for a simple read tool.
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 low-complexity tool with one required parameter and no output schema, the description covers the essential resource, scope, and returned content. It lacks explicit exclusions or error semantics, but nothing critical is missing for selecting and invoking this tool.
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?
Schema description coverage is reported at 100%, so the required 'id' parameter is already documented structurally. The description adds no parameter-level detail, which is acceptable given the schema already covers it; baseline 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 ('Read') with a clear resource ('one public prediction') and adds 'its resolution', making the tool's purpose immediately distinct from list-oriented siblings like get_open_predictions and get_resolutions.
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 word 'one' implies a single-prediction lookup by id, and 'public' hints at scope, but there is no explicit guidance about when to choose this tool over siblings like get_resolutions or get_open_predictions. The usage context is inferred rather than stated.
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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