households_recipe_actions_get_one
Fetch a specific recipe action from a household using its unique item ID.
Instructions
Get One [GET /api/households/recipe-actions/{item_id}]
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| item_id | Yes |
Fetch a specific recipe action from a household using its unique item ID.
Get One [GET /api/households/recipe-actions/{item_id}]
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| item_id | Yes |
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Schema coverage is 0%, and the description does not explain the item_id parameter beyond its name. The endpoint shows it's a path parameter, but no semantic meaning is added.
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Description says 'Get One' which repeats the tool's name without specifying what resource it retrieves. The endpoint path suggests it's about household recipe actions, but the description doesn't clarify the resource type.
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