x-post-by-idRetrieve a specific X (Twitter) post by supplying its unique ID. Use it to fetch the exact tweet content.
Fetch a single X (Twitter) post by its ID.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | The unique ID of the post, example: '1234567890' |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.1.2Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false, and openWorldHint=true, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds nothing beyond that: no auth requirements, no rate-limit note, no behavior for missing/invalid IDs or protected posts.
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?
One front-loaded sentence with zero filler; the resource and lookup key come first. Nothing is wasted and nothing is buried.
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?
For a single-parameter read tool with no output schema and full annotation coverage, the definition is essentially sufficient to invoke correctly. It could go further on error/missing-post behavior, but nothing essential is missing.
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 description coverage is 100% and the single 'id' parameter is documented with an example in the schema itself. The description adds no format or constraint detail beyond what the schema already provides, so the baseline 3 applies.
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?
States a specific verb and resource ('Fetch a single X post') plus the lookup key ('by its ID'), which implicitly separates it from x-posts-by-urls and x-posts-by-user. It never names a sibling or explicit boundary, so it falls short of the 5 tier.
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?
No when-to-use guidance at all. With a crowded sibling set (x-posts-by-urls, x-posts-by-user, x-search, x-post-replies), the description should say when ID lookup is preferable, but it leaves the agent to infer everything.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.