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Get device invite

tailscale_get_device_invite
Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve details for a specific Tailscale device invite by supplying its invite ID.

Instructions

Get details for a specific device invite.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
inviteIdYesThe device invite ID

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.13.3

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

The rich annotations (readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, destructiveHint, openWorldHint) already declare the full safety and idempotency profile, and the description adds no behavioral context beyond restating the purpose. No mention of auth requirements, permissions, or what 'details' are returned.

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?

A single short, front-loaded sentence with zero filler. It is efficient, though extremely terse given the surrounding tool set.

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?

For a simple single-parameter read tool with full annotation coverage, the description is minimally adequate. With no output schema, it could say more about what an invite's details contain, but the low complexity makes the omission tolerable.

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 inviteId is fully documented in the schema. The description adds no syntax, format, or example meaning beyond what the schema provides, so the baseline 3 applies.

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?

States a specific verb ('Get') and resource ('device invite') with a singular scope, which distinguishes it from list_device_invites in the sibling set. However, it never names or contrasts an alternative, so the differentiation is only implicit.

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?

No when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance is given. An agent must infer that this fetches one invite by ID rather than listing, creating, or deleting invites, with no explicit routing to the many related siblings.

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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