Get product
hiboutik_get_productOne product with its full details. GET /products/{product_id}.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| product_id | Yes | Product id. |
hiboutik_get_productOne product with its full details. GET /products/{product_id}.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| product_id | Yes | Product 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, destructiveHint=false, and openWorldHint=true, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds only 'full details', which hints the response is the complete record rather than a summary, plus the REST endpoint that confirms a simple by-id lookup. No mention of error behavior for unknown ids or field contents, so this is modest added context against an already-strong annotation set.
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?
Two short sentences, front-loaded with what is returned. The endpoint path is arguably redundant with the title and schema but functions as a supporting detail rather than bloat.
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 tool with full annotations, the essentials are present, but 'full details' is vague and there is no output schema, so the agent has no idea what fields come back. Minimum viable rather than complete.
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 coverage is 100% for the single required product_id, and the description only restates it via the URL template GET /products/{product_id}. Baseline 3 is appropriate since the schema does all the semantic work.
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?
"One product with its full details" states a specific verb (fetch) and resource (a single product), and the singular 'one product' implicitly sets it apart from the list/search siblings. It stops short of explicitly naming find_product_by_barcode or search_products as the alternatives, so it is clear but not fully differentiated.
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 when-to-use, when-not-to-use, or alternative guidance. With siblings like hiboutik_find_product_by_barcode and hiboutik_search_products_by_name that also return products, the agent gets no signal about which to pick; it must infer from the singular/plural wording 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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