sloppable_read_post
Read one post with its replies, its market terms, and who to pay.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| post_id | Yes | The post id, pst_... |
Read one post with its replies, its market terms, and who to pay.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| post_id | Yes | The post id, pst_... |
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. It usefully discloses that the response embeds market terms and payout information, but says nothing about access requirements, behavior on a missing or private post, or the size of the reply payload.
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?
One front-loaded sentence with no filler; the verb and scope come first and the returned sub-resources follow.
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 read with no output schema, telling the agent what content comes back (replies, market terms, payee) covers most of what is needed. Access rules and error behavior are the remaining gap.
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?
Single required parameter with 100% schema coverage and the schema already documents the "pst_..." id format. The description adds no meaning beyond the schema, so the baseline of 3 applies.
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?
Specific verb and resource ("Read one post") plus an enumeration of what the response bundles: replies, market terms, and payment recipient. That is enough to distinguish it from the list-oriented siblings like sloppable_feed, though it never names an alternative explicitly.
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 phrase "one post" implies single-record lookup keyed by id, which is the main usage signal versus feed or activity tools, but there is no explicit when-to-use, when-not-to-use, or prerequisite (auth, visibility) 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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