ladesaeulen_get_station
Get one charging station by Ladeeinrichtungs-ID. [German EV charging stations (Ladesäulenregister, CC BY 4.0, Bundesnetzagentur.de)]
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | Ladeeinrichtungs-ID |
Get one charging station by Ladeeinrichtungs-ID. [German EV charging stations (Ladesäulenregister, CC BY 4.0, Bundesnetzagentur.de)]
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | Ladeeinrichtungs-ID |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. The verb 'Get' strongly implies a read-only, non-destructive operation, and the bracketed text discloses the data source and license (Ladesäulenregister, Bundesnetzagentur.de). It says nothing about authentication, not-found behavior, or rate limits.
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 front-loaded sentence plus a short attribution note; nothing is padded. The bracket annotation earns its place by naming the data provenance, though it slightly interrupts the core instruction.
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 single-parameter lookup this covers the essentials, but with no output schema the description should ideally hint at what the returned station record contains or how a missing ID is surfaced. 'Get one charging station' is minimally sufficient.
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% and the single 'id' parameter is already documented as 'Ladeeinrichtungs-ID'. The description restates the same identifier concept rather than adding format, validation, or sourcing guidance (e.g., where the ID comes from), 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 ('Get') and resource ('one charging station') and keys the lookup to the Ladeeinrichtungs-ID. The word 'one' implicitly separates it from ladesaeulen_search_stations, though the sibling is not named explicitly.
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 'by Ladeeinrichtungs-ID' phrasing implies a direct-ID lookup that follows a search, which is the natural usage pattern. However, there is no explicit statement of when to prefer this over ladesaeulen_search_stations or what happens 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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