request_access
Get the gate details for a locked piece: challenge question, manual-review flow, time-lock countdown, payment terms, or trade rules.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| slug | Yes |
Get the gate details for a locked piece: challenge question, manual-review flow, time-lock countdown, payment terms, or trade rules.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| slug | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
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+}Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only states what the tool returns, not whether it is read-only, requires authentication, has side effects, or how the response is structured. The verb 'Get' implies a safe read, but this is not explicit, and no additional behavioral context is given.
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, concise sentence that front-loads the purpose. It lists specific detail types, providing useful information without any wasted words. It is appropriately sized for the tool's simplicity.
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 getter with no output schema, the description gives a reasonable overview of what is returned (types of gate details). However, it lacks behavioral details such as whether access is actually requested or just details are returned, and it doesn't specify the response format or error conditions. It is minimally complete but has gaps.
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 0%, so the description must compensate for the single 'slug' parameter. The description never mentions 'slug' or explains how to identify the locked piece. It is only implied that the slug refers to the locked piece, leaving the agent to infer the parameter's meaning without clear guidance.
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 clearly states the tool's purpose: to retrieve gate details for a locked piece, listing specific types of details (challenge question, manual-review flow, time-lock countdown, payment terms, trade rules). The verb 'Get' and resource 'gate details' are specific, though it does not explicitly distinguish from sibling tools like request_license.
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 context: when a piece is locked and one needs gate details. However, it provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor any exclusions or prerequisites. The context is clear but understated.
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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