Skip to main content
Glama

Get school

get_school
Read-onlyIdempotent

Open one school (name, abbreviation, course-code prefixes). Use list_schools_courses to browse its courses.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "schoolId": "<schoolId>"
    },
    "name": "get_school"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
schoolIdYesSchool id

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Added

TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already declare readOnly, idempotent, non-destructive and closed-world, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds value the annotations do not: the concrete payload contents (name, abbreviation, course-code prefixes), which matters since there is no output schema.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two short sentences with no filler; the core purpose leads and the sibling reference follows. Every clause earns its place.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a single-parameter read tool the description covers what is returned and where to go next, and annotations cover safety. Only a brief note on how a schoolId is obtained would make it fully self-sufficient.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% for the single required schoolId parameter, so the schema carries parameter documentation. The description adds no format or sourcing detail for schoolId, so the baseline of 3 applies.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a specific verb and resource ('Open one school') and enumerates the fields returned (name, abbreviation, course-code prefixes), which distinguishes it from the listing sibling. The phrase 'open' is slightly informal but unambiguous in context.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The second sentence routes to list_schools_courses, but only as a pointer for browsing courses rather than as an explicit 'use this instead when...' rule. It doesn't address other plausible alternatives such as list_my_courses_schools, so usage is implied rather than fully specified.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

Try in Browser

Glama MCP Gateway

Add one secure layer between your agents and this server.

Resources