read_wiki_page
Read the accepted wiki page for a topic.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| page | No | ||
| topic | Yes |
Read the accepted wiki page for a topic.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| page | No | ||
| topic | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations and no output schema, so the description carries the full disclosure burden and delivers almost none. It does not say whether the page is returned as raw text or structured content, what happens when no accepted page exists, whether auth is required, or what 'accepted' means operationally.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with zero filler, and the scope qualifier ('accepted') appears before the topic reference. It is efficient, though the extreme terseness edges toward under-specification rather than genuine brevity.
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 two-parameter read tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description leaves the 'page' parameter, the return shape, and the no-result behavior entirely undocumented. An agent can call it, but cannot call it confidently in edge cases.
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 coverage is 0% for two parameters. The description implicitly covers 'topic' ('for a topic') but says nothing about the 'page' parameter — an agent cannot tell whether it is an alternative identifier, a slug, a filter, or a subsection selector.
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 (Read) and resource (wiki page) scoped to a topic, and the word 'accepted' implicitly distinguishes it from the proposed-edit path implied by siblings like propose_wiki_edit. It stops short of naming any sibling explicitly, so it is clear but not fully differentiated.
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?
There is no statement of when to use this tool versus alternatives such as get_topic, search_topics, or read_thread. The only hint is the adjective 'accepted', which implies reading the ratified version rather than a proposal, but no condition or exclusion is spelled out.
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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