get_page
Retrieve the full HTML body of a Canvas wiki page using its URL slug and course ID.
Instructions
Get a wiki page's full body (HTML) by its url slug.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| course_id | Yes | ||
| page_url | Yes |
Retrieve the full HTML body of a Canvas wiki page using its URL slug and course ID.
Get a wiki page's full body (HTML) by its url slug.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| course_id | Yes | ||
| page_url | Yes |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description must fully disclose behavior. It states the return format (HTML full body) but omits details like error handling, required permissions, rate limits, or behavior on missing/invalid slugs. For a simple getter, this is minimally adequate but not comprehensive.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, concise sentence that front-loads the key information (verb, resource, input). No unnecessary words or extraneous details.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's simplicity (two required parameters, no output schema, straightforward fetch operation), the description covers the essential purpose and input. Lacks discussion of edge cases or return format details, but overall adequate for the complexity level.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 0%, meaning no parameter descriptions exist. The description only mentions 'url slug', loosely mapping to page_url, but does not explain course_id or provide any additional semantics for either parameter. The anyOf type for course_id is left unexplained.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly identifies the action (Get), the resource (wiki page's full body as HTML), and the input key (url slug). It distinguishes from sibling tools like list_pages which list pages, and other getters for different resources.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
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 (e.g., list_pages to find slugs, or other getters). It does not mention prerequisites, contexts, or exclusion cases.
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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