get_tool
Get one tool belonging to this workspace.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | Resource identifier returned by a previous request. |
Get one tool belonging to this workspace.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | Resource identifier returned by a previous request. |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false and openWorldHint=false, so safety and repeat-safety are covered. The description adds the useful constraint that the tool must belong to 'this workspace', but says nothing about auth requirements, error/not-found behavior, or cross-workspace access.
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?
One short sentence with no filler, and the resource identity is front-loaded. It is efficient, though arguably trimmed to the point where the singular-vs-list distinction is only implicit.
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 simple single-resource read with complete annotations and a fully described schema, the description is enough to call it correctly. The remaining gaps are minor: no output-schema expectations stated, and no note on what happens when the id is not found or belongs to another workspace.
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 100% and the single 'id' parameter is fully documented with type, pattern and length bounds, so baseline 3 applies. The description adds no meaning beyond the schema, but nothing is left undocumented either.
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?
States a specific verb ('Get') and resource ('one tool'), and the word 'one' plus the workspace scoping distinguishes it from the sibling list_tools. It never names the sibling, so differentiation is implied rather than explicit.
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 singular 'one tool' implies retrieval by identifier rather than enumeration, which quietly contrasts with list_tools, but there is no explicit 'use this when / use X instead' guidance, no statement of prerequisites, and no mention of behavior when the id is unknown.
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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