get_project
Fetch one project by id.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| project_id | Yes |
Fetch one project by id.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| project_id | Yes |
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 behavioral burden. 'Fetch' implies a read operation, but the description does not disclose permission requirements, behavior when the id is not found, or what a successful response contains.
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?
The description is a single front-loaded sentence with no filler. It is tightly scoped to the tool's action, though its brevity leaves gaps that are penalized in other dimensions rather than here.
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 read tool with no output schema, the description should at least indicate what is returned or how missing/invalid ids behave. It does not cover those points, and without annotations there is no safety or auth context to fall back on.
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 description coverage is 0%, and the description only repeats that the lookup is 'by id' without specifying format, source, or validation expectations for project_id. The single parameter's name and required status are already in the schema, so the description adds little beyond that.
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?
The description uses a specific verb (Fetch) and resource (one project) and states the lookup key (by id). It is clear that this is a single-resource read tool, though it does not explicitly distinguish itself from list_projects or create/delete_project by naming an alternative.
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 phrase 'by id' implies the calling condition: use this when you already have a project_id and need one project. However, the description does not explicitly say when to use this versus list_projects or other sibling tools, nor does it state exclusions.
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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