Get tool details
get_tool_detailsGet the full description of a product by the id returned from search_tools.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | Product id returned by search_tools |
get_tool_detailsGet the full description of a product by the id returned from search_tools.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | Product id returned by search_tools |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds that this is a lookup by id from a prior search, but says nothing about behavior on unknown ids or what the returned 'full description' includes.
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 sentence that front-loads the action and the key dependency (id from search_tools). No wasted wording.
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 one-parameter read-only lookup with full schema coverage and no output schema, the description covers the essential dependency chain. Minor gap: no mention of error behavior for invalid ids or what fields the full description returns.
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 schema already documents the id parameter as returned by search_tools. The description reinforces that provenance, which is the one semantic detail that matters, but adds no format or constraint details beyond the schema.
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 full description) and resource (product by id), and explicitly links it to the sibling search_tools as the source of the id. Differentiation from siblings is implied by the search-then-fetch pairing, though it is not spelled out.
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 description implies usage by tying the id to search_tools, which gives a workflow hint (search first, then fetch details). It does not state when not to use it or what happens with an id that doesn't exist.
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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