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kaiten_get_custom_property

Read-onlyIdempotent

Fetches a Kaiten custom property definition by ID, including type-specific settings. Use it to inspect field structure before reading or updating card custom values.

Instructions

Read a custom property definition and type-specific settings.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
property_idYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
itemYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.2

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, destructiveHint=false and openWorldHint, so the safety profile is fully covered elsewhere. The description adds only the useful hint that type-specific settings are returned depending on the property type; it says nothing about auth needs, error behavior, or access scope.

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?

One short sentence, front-loaded with the verb and resource, no filler. Nothing to trim.

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?

An output schema exists, so return structure needn't be explained, and the input is a single obvious identifier. The only real gap is the absence of any selection guidance versus the list sibling, which keeps this from being fully complete.

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 description coverage is 0% and the description says nothing about the single required parameter. However, property_id is a self-describing identifier constrained by the schema (positive integer), so the name plus type carries nearly all the meaning an agent needs. The description contributes nothing extra here.

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?

Clear verb+resource: 'Read a custom property definition' names exactly what is fetched, and 'and type-specific settings' signals the payload varies by property type. It is implicitly distinct from the sibling kaiten_list_custom_properties, though it never states that contrast explicitly.

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?

No when-to-use guidance, prerequisites, or named alternative is given. The agent can infer this is the single-item counterpart to kaiten_list_custom_properties, but the description does not say so or specify when to prefer one over the other.

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