Read forms
forms_readRead a form you own.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes |
forms_readRead a form you own.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 idempotentHint=true, so the safe-read profile is covered without the description. The description adds a genuine behavioral detail — the form must be one you own — implying an ownership/authorization constraint, but says nothing about error behavior or what is returned.
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 short, front-loaded sentence with no filler. It is efficient, though the brevity reflects under-specification rather than disciplined compression.
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 tool with no output schema this could be near-complete, but the one required parameter is undocumented in both schema and description, and there is no explanation of what a 'form id' is or where to get it. The definition leaves an agent unable to confidently construct a call.
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 a single required parameter 'id' with an empty schema description and 0% schema coverage, so the description carries the full burden. It adds nothing about the id's format, source, or how to obtain it, leaving the parameter effectively undocumented.
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 ('Read') and resource ('form') plus an ownership scope ('you own'). It is clear what the tool does, but it never distinguishes itself from close siblings like forms_list, forms_responses, or forms_delete.
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 guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as forms_list (enumerate forms) or forms_responses (read submissions). The only hint is the implicit 'you own' constraint, and no prerequisites or exclusions are given.
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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