Get a listing
get_kitFull listing detail by id (from search_kits).
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes |
get_kitFull listing detail by id (from search_kits).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false, and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds only that the result is 'full' detail rather than the summarized form returned by search_kits, which is modest value; nothing about missing-id behavior or result size is disclosed.
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 short sentence with the retrieval scope front-loaded. It is efficient and wastes no words, though it is terse enough that it borders on under-specification rather than optimal conciseness.
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 one-parameter getter with safety annotations and no output schema, the core need (what it returns and where the id comes from) is covered. What is missing is differentiation from the closely named sibling get_kit_manifest and any note on behavior when the id is invalid.
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%, so the schema documents only 'string' with no meaning for id. The description partially compensates by identifying the id as coming from search_kits, but it does not state the expected format (UUID, slug, numeric) or whether it is case-sensitive, leaving a real ambiguity.
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), resource (listing/kit), and retrieval mode (full detail by id), which is far more informative than the title 'Get a listing'. It also names search_kits as the id source, but it never distinguishes itself from the sibling get_kit_manifest, which an agent could easily confuse with 'full detail'.
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 parenthetical '(from search_kits)' implies the prerequisite workflow: search first, then fetch full detail with this tool. However, it states no condition for choosing this over get_kit_manifest or call_kit, and no when-not-to-use guidance.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Add one secure layer between your agents and this server.