invariance_saved_view_get
Retrieve a saved view by its ID to restore custom dashboards and accelerate observability issue investigation.
Instructions
Get a saved view by ID.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes |
Retrieve a saved view by its ID to restore custom dashboards and accelerate observability issue investigation.
Get a saved view by ID.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.3.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, covering the safety and scope. The description adds no further behavioral context (e.g., what happens if the ID is not found or the response format), so it adds minimal value beyond annotations.
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?
A single, front-loaded sentence with zero filler. It is appropriately concise for a simple get-by-ID operation.
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 tool with one parameter and no output schema, the description is adequate but sparse. It does not mention the return structure or error behavior, which an agent might need to interpret results correctly.
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 0%, and the description merely restates 'by ID', which adds little beyond the schema's 'id' property name. No format, source, or validation details are provided, failing to compensate for the low coverage.
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 states a specific verb 'get', a clear resource 'saved view', and the key parameter 'by ID'. It distinguishes this tool from siblings like list, create, update, delete, and run, making its purpose unmistakable.
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 phrase 'by ID' implies it should be used when a specific saved view ID is already known, contrasting with list for discovery. However, no explicit alternatives or conditions are given, leaving the agent to infer when to choose this over other saved-view tools.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.