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get_qiita_item

Retrieve a specific Qiita article using its unique ID to access detailed content. Enables efficient article lookup for streamlined information retrieval.

Instructions

get a specific Qiita article by its ID

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
item_idYesThe ID of the Qiita article to fetch

Implementation Reference

  • The main handler function for the 'get_qiita_item' tool. It extracts the item_id from params, fetches the item using QiitaApiService, formats it as JSON in a success response, or returns an error response.
    const getQiitaItem = async (params: GetItemParams): Promise<any> => {
      try {
        const { item_id } = params;
        const item = await apiService.getItem(item_id);
        return createSuccessResponse(JSON.stringify(item, null, 2));
      } catch (error) {
        const errorMessage = error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error);
        return createErrorResponse(`Error fetching Qiita item: ${errorMessage}`);
      }
    };
  • Zod input schema for the tool, defining the required 'item_id' string parameter.
    const getItemSchema = z.object({
      item_id: z.string().describe("The ID of the Qiita article to fetch"),
    });
    type GetItemParams = z.infer<typeof getItemSchema>;
  • Tool definition registration within getToolDefinitions() array, providing name, description, schema.shape as parameters, and wrapper handler.
    {
      name: "get_qiita_item",
      description: "get a specific Qiita article by its ID",
      parameters: getItemSchema.shape,
      handler: (params: GetItemParams) => getQiitaItem(params)
    },
  • src/index.ts:19-21 (registration)
    MCP server registration loop that registers all tools from qiitaTools.getToolDefinitions(), including 'get_qiita_item'.
    getToolDefinitions().forEach(({ name, description, parameters, handler }) => {
      server.tool(name, description, parameters, handler);
    });
  • Core API helper method in QiitaApiService that fetches the specific Qiita item by ID via HTTP GET, validates token, handles errors, filters response fields to reduce tokens.
    getItem = async (item_id: string): Promise<any> => {
      this.validateToken();
    
      const response = await fetch(
        `${this.baseUrl}/items/${item_id}`, 
        { headers: this.getHeaders() }
      );
      
      if (!response.ok) {
        await this.handleErrorResponse(response);
      }
      
      const item = await response.json();
      return this.filterItem(item);
    };
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the tool fetches an article but doesn't describe key behaviors: whether it requires authentication, returns public/private articles, handles errors (e.g., invalid IDs), or provides rate limits. This leaves significant gaps for a read operation.

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?

The description is a single, efficient sentence with no wasted words. It's front-loaded with the core purpose ('get a specific Qiita article'), making it easy to parse quickly.

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

Completeness2/5

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

Given the lack of annotations and output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what the tool returns (e.g., article content, metadata), error handling, or authentication needs. For a tool with no structured behavioral data, this leaves the agent under-informed about how to use it effectively.

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 schema description coverage is 100%, with the parameter 'item_id' clearly documented in the schema. The description adds no additional parameter semantics beyond implying the ID is used to fetch an article, which aligns with the schema. This meets the baseline for high schema coverage.

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?

The description clearly states the action ('get') and resource ('a specific Qiita article by its ID'), making the purpose understandable. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'get_my_qiita_articles' (which likely fetches multiple articles for the current user) or 'get_qiita_markdown_rules' (which fetches formatting rules rather than articles).

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?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It doesn't mention prerequisites (e.g., needing an article ID), contrast with sibling tools (e.g., 'get_my_qiita_articles' for user-specific articles), or specify scenarios where this tool is appropriate (e.g., fetching a single public article).

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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