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get_campaign

Retrieve detailed information about a specific email campaign using its unique identifier to monitor performance and manage marketing activities.

Instructions

Get details of a specific campaign

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
campaign_idYesCampaign ID

Implementation Reference

  • Handler function that validates input, makes API request to /campaigns/{campaign_id}, and returns formatted response.
    case 'get_campaign': {
      if (!args?.campaign_id) {
        throw new McpError(ErrorCode.InvalidParams, 'campaign_id is required');
      }
    
      const result = await makeInstantlyRequest(`/campaigns/${args.campaign_id}`, {}, apiKey);
    
      return createMCPResponse(result);
    }
  • MCP tool definition including name, description, annotations, and input schema for get_campaign.
    {
      name: 'get_campaign',
      title: 'Get Campaign',
      description: 'Get campaign details: config, sequences, schedules, sender accounts, tracking, status',
      annotations: { readOnlyHint: true },
      inputSchema: {
        type: 'object',
        properties: {
          campaign_id: { type: 'string', description: 'Campaign UUID' }
        },
        required: ['campaign_id']
      }
    },
  • Zod schema for validating get_campaign input parameters.
    export const GetCampaignSchema = z.object({
      campaign_id: z.string().min(1, { message: 'Campaign ID cannot be empty' })
    });
  • Registration of the get_campaign validator in the TOOL_VALIDATORS mapping.
    'get_campaign': validateGetCampaignData,
  • Validation helper function that applies the GetCampaignSchema to input arguments.
    export function validateGetCampaignData(args: unknown): z.infer<typeof GetCampaignSchema> {
      return validateWithSchema(GetCampaignSchema, args, 'get_campaign');
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden but only states it 'gets details' without disclosing behavioral traits like read-only nature, error handling, authentication needs, or rate limits. It lacks context on what 'details' includes or how it behaves, leaving significant gaps.

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?

The description is a single, efficient sentence with zero waste, front-loaded with the core action. It's appropriately sized for a simple tool, making it easy to parse quickly.

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?

Given no annotations, no output schema, and a simple input schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what 'details' are returned, error cases, or how it fits with sibling tools, leaving the agent with insufficient context for effective use.

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 schema already documents the 'campaign_id' parameter. The description adds no meaning beyond this, such as format examples or constraints, but meets the baseline since the schema handles parameter documentation adequately.

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 'Get details of a specific campaign' clearly states the verb ('Get') and resource ('campaign'), but it's vague about what 'details' entails and doesn't differentiate from siblings like 'get_campaign_analytics' or 'list_campaigns'. It avoids tautology but lacks specificity.

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 guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as 'list_campaigns' for multiple campaigns or 'get_campaign_analytics' for performance data. The description implies usage for a single campaign but doesn't specify prerequisites or exclusions.

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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