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Lookup JMeter Component Reference Page

lookup_component

Find the dedicated reference page for a JMeter test plan component (e.g. "HTTP Request", "JSON Extractor", "Thread Group") and return its full markdown content with properties, defaults, and related guides.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYesComponent name, exact or partial (e.g. "HTTP Request", "JSON Extractor", "CSV Data Set").

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Added

TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the behavioral disclosure burden. It clearly states that the tool returns the full markdown content including properties, defaults, and related guides, which is meaningful behavioral context. It does not mention edge cases like no-match behavior, but for a read-only lookup this is a minor gap.

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 that front-loads the action and target, then enriches with concrete examples and return content details. No words are wasted.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple one-parameter lookup tool, the description provides the essential info: target resource, matching flexibility implied by examples, and return format. It is complete enough to invoke correctly, though it could briefly mention how partial-name matching behaves or what happens on no match.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 100%, and the single 'name' parameter is already well documented with examples. The description does not add meaning beyond the schema, so the baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states a specific verb ('Find') and a specific resource ('dedicated reference page for a JMeter test plan component'), and it names concrete examples. It does not explicitly differentiate itself from sibling tools like get_jmeter_page or search_jmeter_docs, so it misses the top score.

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 implies when to use the tool: when you need the reference page for a JMeter component with properties, defaults, and guides. However, it gives no explicit guidance about when to prefer sibling tools such as lookup_function, lookup_jmeter_property, or search_jmeter_docs.

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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