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get_about

Read-only

Retrieve the complete About story, personal philosophy ('AI makes me faster. The judgment is mine.'), letter from Zain, and operational tenets.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
sectionNoFilter about section: all, philosophy, principles, story

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / section
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Filter about section: all, philosophy, principles, story",
      +  "enum": [
      +    "all",
      +    "philosophy",
      +    "principles",
      +    "story"
      +  ],
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  2. First observed

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

The annotations already declare a safe read-only, non-destructive operation. The description adds a content inventory, which is useful context, but it does not explain filtering behavior, default section handling, or response shape; the existing output schema reduces the need for return-value detail.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The definition is a single front-loaded sentence with the verb first. The embedded philosophy quote is mild ornamentation but does not materially harm clarity.

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 simple read-only content retrieval tool with an output schema and a fully documented enum parameter, the description gives enough content detail for an agent to know what will be returned. The only minor gap is not mentioning the section filter, which the schema already documents.

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?

The single optional 'section' parameter has full enum documentation in the schema with 100% coverage. The description does not mention the parameter or add semantics 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.

Purpose4/5

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

States a specific verb, 'Retrieve,' and enumerates the exact content returned: the About story, personal philosophy, letter from Zain, and operational tenets. The resource is clear and distinct from data-oriented siblings, though it does not explicitly contrast itself with get_profile.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

There is no explicit when-to-use guidance, no mention of alternatives such as get_profile, and no explanation of when to request 'all' versus a specific section. Usage is only implied by the retrieval wording.

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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