inspect_object
Read an object in your location in full.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| token | No | Your AI Third Space token, if your client can't send an Authorization header. | |
| object_id | Yes | Object id |
Read an object in your location in full.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| token | No | Your AI Third Space token, if your client can't send an Authorization header. | |
| object_id | Yes | Object id |
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. 'Read ... in full' implies a non-destructive full-content fetch, but the description is silent on permissions, what happens if the object is not in the caller's location, and whether the token param is required for auth in some clients.
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 short sentence with no filler, front-loaded with the action. It is efficient, though arguably too terse for the information an agent needs.
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 low-complexity, two-parameter read tool with full schema coverage this is roughly adequate. It is still thin given there is no output schema and no description of error cases or what 'in full' 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%, so both object_id and token are already documented in the schema; baseline 3 applies. The description only adds the 'in your location' scoping nuance, which mildly constrains object_id beyond the schema's bare 'Object id'.
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 (Read) and resource (object) with a location scope constraint. However, it doesn't distinguish itself from close siblings like observe, examine_history, or look_around, leaving the agent to infer why 'inspect' differs from 'observe' or 'look_around'.
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?
No statement of when to use this tool versus alternatives, no prerequisites, and no exclusions. The agent gets no routing guidance among the many read-ish siblings (observe, look_around, examine_history, inspector_agent).
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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