Homechecker Guides

Get a Homechecker guide

get_guide

Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve one canonical Homechecker guide by slug. Use a slug returned by list_guides or search_guides. Returns source links, review metadata, method and limitations with the guide.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`slug`	Yes	Guide slug, for example reading-a-section-32. Use guides for the main hub.
`format`	No		full
`sectionIds`	No	When format is sections, return only these section IDs.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`guide`	Yes
`warning`	No
`missingSectionIds`	No

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed1 schema field changedSep 6, 2026

changedOutput schema / (root)

Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
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Changed2 schema fields changedJul 30, 2026

changedInput schema / $schema

Previous value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"New value: +"https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"

removedInput schema / additionalProperties
```
Removed value: -false
```

First observedJul 24, 2026

TDQS

A4.5/5.0

Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already cover readOnly and idempotent behavior. The description adds transparency about the return content ('source links, review metadata, method and limitations'), which goes beyond the annotations. It does not mention any side effects, but the annotations sufficiently cover that aspect.

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 two sentences, front-loaded with the purpose and followed by a usage hint and output summary. Every word adds value without redundancy.

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

Completeness5/5

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

The tool is a simple retrieval operation with an output schema provided. The description covers the purpose, usage, and output content sufficiently. No edge cases or error conditions are critical for this simple read operation.

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

Parameters4/5

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

Schema coverage is 67% with descriptions for slug and sectionIds. The main description enriches slug semantics by tying it to list_guides/search_guides results. The format parameter lacks a description, but its enum values (summary, full, sections) are self-explanatory, and the sectionIds description clarifies the conditional behavior.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description clearly states the verb 'Retrieve' with a specific resource ('one canonical Homechecker guide') and its key identifier ('by slug'). It differentiates itself from sibling tools like list_guides and search_guides by emphasizing singularity and canonical status.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides a direct usage condition: 'Use a slug returned by list_guides or search_guides.' This clearly indicates when to use the tool, though it does not explicitly state when not to use it (e.g., for building checklists) or compare it with build_buyer_checklist.

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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