Get a call broadcast
dialmycalls_get_callGet one voice call broadcast by id (name, recipients, credit cost, send time, pending_cancel).
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | The call broadcast id. |
dialmycalls_get_callGet one voice call broadcast by id (name, recipients, credit cost, send time, pending_cancel).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | The call broadcast id. |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, so the safety profile is covered. The description usefully discloses what the response contains (name, recipients, credit cost, send time, pending_cancel), which matters since there is no output schema, but it says nothing about not-found behavior or whether missing ids error out.
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 self-contained sentence with the operation front-loaded and no filler; every clause earns its place by naming the returned fields.
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 read-only single-parameter lookup with no output schema, listing the key returned fields makes it essentially callable as-is. Only the lack of error/not-found semantics and sibling routing keeps it from a 5.
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?
Only one parameter and the schema documents it at 100% coverage, including the UUID pattern, so the schema carries the weight. The description adds no syntax or sourcing detail beyond "by id" — baseline 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?
States a specific verb and resource ("Get one voice call broadcast by id") and enumerates the notable returned fields. It is distinguishable from dialmycalls_list_calls (plural listing) and dialmycalls_get_text, though it never names those siblings 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?
There is no explicit guidance on when to use this versus dialmycalls_list_calls or dialmycalls_list_call_recipients, and no statement of prerequisites (e.g. that the id must come from a prior list call). The "by id" phrasing only weakly implies single-record lookup versus listing.
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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