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Contract Testing: Get BDCT Provider Check Results by Consumer

contract-testing_get_bdct_provider_check_results_by_consumer
Read-onlyIdempotent

Fetch provider contract self-verification results for a specific consumer-provider version pair in Bi-Directional Contract Testing. Specify consumer and provider names and versions to retrieve verification status.

Instructions

Fetch the provider contract self-verification results for a specific consumer-provider version pair in Bi-Directional Contract Testing.

Toolset: Bi-Directional Contract Testing

Parameters:

  • providerName (string) required: Name of the provider

  • providerVersionNumber (string) required: Provider version number

  • consumerName (string) required: Name of the consumer

  • consumerVersionNumber (string) required: Consumer version number

  • pageNumber (number): Page number (default: 1)

  • pageSize (number): Results per page (default: 5)

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pageSizeNoResults per page
pageNumberNoPage number
consumerNameYesName of the consumer
providerNameYesName of the provider
consumerVersionNumberYesConsumer version number
providerVersionNumberYesProvider version number
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TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds useful context by specifying 'self-verification results' and the consumer-provider pairing, but it does not go beyond that to explain response shape, pagination behavior, or any other runtime characteristics.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is well-structured and reasonably concise: it leads with a clear purpose, identifies the toolset, and lists parameters with defaults. There is no fluff, though the parameter list slightly duplicates the schema.

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

Completeness3/5

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

The invocation requirements are covered because all parameters are listed with defaults and the schema is complete. However, there is no explanation of the return format, and given the large number of similar sibling tools, more contextual detail about this specific result type would improve completeness.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the input schema already documents all parameters. The description restates the parameter names and defaults but adds no meaning beyond what the schema provides, which meets the baseline expectation.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description states a specific action ('Fetch') and a specific resource ('provider contract self-verification results for a specific consumer-provider version pair'). It clearly identifies the subject matter, though it does not explicitly differentiate itself from closely related siblings like get_bdct_provider_contract_verification_results.

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?

The description gives no guidance on when to use this tool versus the many similar contract-testing tools in the sibling list. It does not state conditions, exclusions, or alternatives, leaving the agent to infer the appropriate context from the name and parameter list alone.

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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