me_get_supply_plan
Inspect the ME-native, private-workforce, and external-provider mix selected for a funded request.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| request_id | Yes |
Inspect the ME-native, private-workforce, and external-provider mix selected for a funded request.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| request_id | Yes |
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 burden of behavioral disclosure. 'Inspect' suggests a read-only operation, but the description doesn't explicitly state that there are no side effects, no permission requirements, or what the output will look like. It's a single verb without additional context.
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 that immediately states the action and subject. It is concise and efficient, with no wasted words. However, it could benefit from a bit more detail without becoming verbose.
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?
Given the tool's low complexity (one parameter, no output schema), the description is minimally sufficient. It tells the agent what the tool does, but doesn't describe the output structure or what 'mix' includes. For a simple getter, this might be enough, but it leaves some ambiguity about the exact response.
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 description coverage is 0%, and the description makes no mention of the request_id parameter or any details about it. The parameter is just a string with no description in the schema, and the tool description adds nothing about its format, meaning, or usage. This is a complete failure to compensate for the lack of schema documentation.
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 ('Inspect') and resource ('mix selected for a funded request'), which clearly distinguishes it from siblings like me_get_supply_forecast (future supply) and me_get_supply_formation (formation). However, it doesn't explicitly name an alternative, so it's not a 5.
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 guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The phrase 'selected for a funded request' implies context, but there's no explicit 'use when' or 'use instead' instruction. The agent is left to infer based on the name alone.
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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