fetch
Fetch one product by id: today's prices per printing, 30 and 90 day moves, page URL.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Fetch one product by id: today's prices per printing, 30 and 90 day moves, page URL.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes |
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
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. It discloses what data will be returned, and 'Fetch' implies a read-only operation, but it does not describe error behavior, required permissions, rate limits, or other operational traits. This is adequate but not rich.
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: the verb and resource come first, followed by a colon-separated list of return contents. Every word contributes meaning, with no filler or repetition.
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?
With an output schema available and only one required id parameter, the description covers the main contract well: what the tool fetches and what it returns. It omits explicit error handling and alternative-tool guidance, but those are not critical for a simple single-product fetch.
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?
The schema has 0% parameter description coverage, and the description only clarifies that 'id' refers to a product id. Since there is only a single simple string parameter, this minimal clarification is sufficient, though no format or source details are given.
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 states a specific verb ('Fetch') and resource ('one product by id'), and lists the key returned data (today's prices per printing, 30/90 day moves, page URL). This makes it distinguishable from broad search/list siblings, though it does not explicitly name any alternative tool.
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?
It clearly implies when to use the tool: when you have a product id and need that product's price summary and page URL. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use it or name alternative sibling tools, so it falls short of full routing guidance.
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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