agora_read
Read one Forum post in full with its replies.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| post_id | Yes |
Read one Forum post in full with its replies.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| post_id | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=false, so safety behavior is covered. The description adds that the result includes the post in full with its replies, but it does not mention error behavior, pagination, or access constraints.
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 wasted words. It states the core action and result scope efficiently.
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 read-only tool with annotations and no output schema, the description is adequate but incomplete. It explains that replies are included, yet leaves the post_id semantics and return behavior under-specified.
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?
There is one required parameter, post_id, and schema description coverage is 0%. The description does not clarify the expected ID format or where to obtain it, so it does not compensate for the undocumented schema.
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 gives a specific verb and resource: reading one Forum post in full with its replies. This distinguishes it from feed-style siblings, but it does not explicitly name alternatives such as agora_feed.
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 intended use is implied by 'Read one Forum post in full,' but there is no explicit guidance on when to use this instead of agora_feed or other related tools.
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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