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wc_get_payment_gateway

Read-onlyIdempotent

Gets one WooCommerce payment gateway. Mirrors woocommerce-mcp-server method get_payment_gateway using local WordPress authentication; no WooCommerce REST API keys are required.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "site_id": "<site_id>",
      "gatewayId": "<gatewayId>"
    },
    "name": "wc_get_payment_gateway"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
site_idYesThe connected site's id returned by list_sites. Call list_sites first; do not use a URL or WordPress post ID.
gatewayIdYesThe payment gateway ID.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false, and openWorldHint=false, covering the safety profile. The description adds useful operational context by saying it uses local WordPress authentication and requires no WooCommerce REST API keys, but it does not describe error behavior or return shape.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is two sentences and front-loads the core purpose. The second sentence contains useful authentication context, though the 'mirrors woocommerce-mcp-server method' detail is more implementation-oriented than agent-facing.

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

Completeness3/5

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

For a simple single-resource read tool with full schema coverage and rich annotations, the description is largely adequate. However, it does not clarify the relationship to the plural listing tool or indicate what happens when the gateway ID is invalid, leaving minor gaps for correct tool selection.

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%, so both site_id and gatewayId are already documented in the input schema. The description adds no parameter-specific meaning beyond what the schema provides, making the baseline 3 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 states a specific verb and resource: 'Gets one WooCommerce payment gateway.' The word 'one' distinguishes it from a list operation, but it does not explicitly name the sibling wc_get_payment_gateways or otherwise differentiate itself directly.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

The description provides no explicit when-to-use guidance, no when-not-to-use conditions, and no named alternatives. It notes authentication behavior but does not tell the agent when to choose this tool over wc_get_payment_gateways or wc_update_payment_gateway.

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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