Retrieve a parent's details by passing their parent UUID to access tutoring business records.
Get Parent
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| parent_id | Yes | Parent UUID |
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | ||
| No | |||
| status | No | ||
| last_name | No | ||
| created_at | No | ||
| first_name | No | ||
| student_ids | No | ||
| placeholder_email | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.0.4Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description discloses no behavioral traits beyond what the annotations already declare (readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, destructiveHint). It adds no context about lookup behavior, response contents, or any side effects.
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 extremely short, but this is under-specification rather than effective conciseness. It contains no meaningful structure or front-loaded detail that helps an agent decide to invoke the tool.
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 simple get-by-id tool with annotations, a fully described parameter, and an output schema, the description is minimally sufficient. However, it lacks any context about the parent entity or when to use this tool, so it is only borderline adequate.
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 parent_id parameter is described as 'Parent UUID'. The description adds no parameter-specific details, so the baseline score of 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?
The description 'Get Parent' merely restates the tool name, providing no additional specificity beyond what the name already conveys. It does not describe what a parent is, what data is retrieved, or how this differs from other get_* tools.
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 usage guidance is given. The description does not state when to use this tool as opposed to get_student, get_tutor, get_session, or other sibling tools, and no exclusions or alternative recommendations are provided.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.