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explore_cookbooks_get_one

Retrieve a specific cookbook from a group using its unique ID and group slug.

Instructions

Get One [GET /api/explore/groups/{group_slug}/cookbooks/{item_id}]

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
item_idYes
group_slugYes
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It only says 'Get One' with no disclosure of read-only nature, authentication requirements, error behavior, or any side effects. This is completely inadequate for an agent to understand the tool's impact.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is extremely short, which could be considered concise, but it sacrifices essential information. It consists of a single line that repeats the tool's name and a URL. It is not well-structured to clearly convey functionality or usage.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Given the 2 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is severely incomplete. It doesn't describe what the tool returns, any prerequisites, or how it behaves. The agent lacks critical context to use this tool correctly.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema coverage is 0%, meaning the description must explain parameter semantics, but it does not. It merely shows the URL path with placeholders {group_slug} and {item_id}, without defining what these identifiers represent or how they relate to the data model. The agent gets no additional meaning beyond the schema.

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

Purpose3/5

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

The description states 'Get One' and shows the URL path, indicating it retrieves a single cookbook. However, 'Get One' is almost a tautology with the tool name 'explore_cookbooks_get_one', adding minimal value. The URL path hints at parameters but doesn't clarify the resource purpose beyond the name.

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 usage guidance is provided. The description does not mention when to use this tool versus similar siblings like 'explore_cookbooks_get_all' or 'households_cookbooks_get_one'. The agent must infer context from the name alone.

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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