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gsa_case_name

Retrieve the name of a GSA case using its case ID and operation.

Instructions

Get case name.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
caseopYes
case_idYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

D1.9/5.0
Behavior1/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. Beyond the bare word 'Get', it says nothing about required permissions, whether it opens a case or requires one to be active, error behavior for a missing case_id, or the return shape — leaving an undocumented read tool with no behavioral context.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness2/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The single sentence is short, but it is under-specified rather than concise. There is no waste because there is almost no content, which fails the 'every sentence earns its place' standard for a two-parameter tool.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The presence of an output schema means return values need not be explained, which is the one thing working in its favor. But with zero annotation coverage, 0% schema description coverage, and an unexplained required 'caseop' field, the definition is not sufficient for an agent to invoke it confidently.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0% and the description adds no parameter meaning at all. The cryptic 'caseop' argument in particular is entirely unexplained, and neither parameter is tied to the tool's behavior, so the description does nothing to compensate for the coverage gap.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose3/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific verb+resource ('Get case name'), which is better than a tautology. However, it does nothing to distinguish itself from the many sibling tools that also operate on cases (gsa_case_exist, gsa_highest_case, gsa_case_perm_desc), so an agent cannot tell which case tool to pick from the text alone.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

There is no when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no mention of alternatives such as gsa_case_exist or gsa_case_perm_string. The only usable signal is the implied read-style verb in the name, which is minimal.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.