Get a template
get_templateGet one template with its full script.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| locale | No | Viewer locale for name and description. | |
| template_id | Yes | Template id, from list_templates. |
get_templateGet one template with its full script.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| locale | No | Viewer locale for name and description. | |
| template_id | Yes | Template id, from list_templates. |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations declare readOnlyHint=true, openWorldHint=false, and idempotentHint=true, so the safety profile is fully covered. The description adds that the response includes the 'full script', which is useful return-content context beyond the annotations. That is meaningful added value, but not rich behavioral disclosure.
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, front-loaded with the verb and resource, with zero waste.
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 read-only getter with full schema coverage and annotations covering safety, the description is nearly complete. The only minor gap is no guidance on when to prefer this over list_templates or get_script, but with an output-less schema and straightforward purpose, it is adequate.
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 100%; both parameters are documented in the schema, including a reference to list_templates for template_id. The description adds nothing parameter-specific, so 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?
States a specific verb+resource: 'Get one template with its full script.' Clear and distinct from list_templates. However, it doesn't differentiate from sibling get_script or explain how it relates to list_templates, though the schema param description does reference list_templates.
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?
No guidance on when to use this versus alternatives like list_templates or get_script. The description is a single declarative sentence with no context for selection.
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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