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Get details of an update set in ServiceNow by specifying its sys_id or name.

Instructions

Get details of an update set (requires SCRIPTING_ENABLED=true)

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
sys_id_or_nameYesUpdate set sys_id or name
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, so the description adds little beyond confirming read-only behavior via the scripting requirement. However, it does not explain what 'details' implies or address openWorldHint's implication of external interactions.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

Extremely concise, single sentence with no wasted words. Front-loaded with purpose and condition.

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 retrieval tool with one parameter, the description provides purpose and a prerequisite. However, it does not describe the return value (output) since there is no output schema, leaving some ambiguity about what 'details' includes.

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% (sys_id_or_name described as 'Update set sys_id or name'), so the description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema. Baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

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

Purpose5/5

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

Description clearly states 'Get details of an update set' with a specific verb and resource. Distinguishes from sibling tools like list_changesets (list) and commit_changeset (commit), and adds a context constraint (SCRIPTING_ENABLED=true).

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

Explicitly states a prerequisite condition (requires SCRIPTING_ENABLED=true), providing clear context for when to use. Does not explicitly mention alternatives or when not to use, but the condition effectively guides usage.

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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