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Get tool plan

meta_get_tool_plan
Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve full guidance for one tool name, including the recommended discover/call/verify sequence and failure policy.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
tool_nameYesExact name of the MCP tool to retrieve guidance for, e.g. 'shop_create_product'.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

The annotations (readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, destructiveHint) already cover safety traits. The description adds value by specifying the response content (guidance, sequence, failure policy), which goes beyond the annotations. No contradiction exists.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, well-structured sentence with no fluff. It front-loads the action and object, making it easy to parse.

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?

The tool has a single parameter and no output schema, so the description sufficiently covers what it does and what it returns. No additional context is needed for correct invocation.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The schema already describes the parameter, but the example 'shop_create_product' adds concrete meaning and clarifies the expected format. This exceeds the baseline for high schema coverage.

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 clearly states the verb 'Retrieve' and the object 'full guidance for one tool name', distinguishing it from sibling tools that perform domain operations. It is specific and unambiguous.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description explains what the tool returns (discover/call/verify sequence and failure policy) but does not explicitly state when to use it versus alternatives. Since it is a meta-tool with no sibling guidance tools, the usage context is implicit but not clearly articulated.

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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