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get_bot_info

Retrieve details about the bot associated with the current Slack token, including identity and status, to verify and manage bot configuration.

Instructions

Get information about the bot associated with the current token.

Input Schema

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NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.8

TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description must carry the burden of behavioral disclosure. It does implicitly communicate a read-only operation through 'Get' and adds the context that the bot is tied to the current token. However, it does not describe the expected response shape, error behavior, or any side effects, leaving some behavioral aspects undisclosed.

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, focused sentence with no waste. It front-loads the operation and the key scoping detail (the bot associated with the current token), making it immediately actionable for an agent.

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

Completeness4/5

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

For a zero-parameter, read-only informational tool, this description is nearly complete. It clearly states the resource and the auth context. The lack of an output schema is not a major issue here because the tool's purpose is simple and the agent can generically handle the returned bot info, though explicitly naming example fields would make it fully complete.

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

Parameters4/5

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

The tool has zero parameters, so the input schema is trivially complete at 100% coverage. The description correctly adds no parameter information because none is needed. Baseline for zero parameters is 4, and there is no gap for the description to compensate for.

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?

The description uses the specific verb 'Get' with a clearly identified resource: 'the bot associated with the current token.' This distinguishes it from sibling tools like get_user_info and get_workspace_info by specifying the bot and the token-based association, leaving no ambiguity about what the tool returns.

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 alternatives such as get_user_info or get_workspace_info. There are no explicit conditions, exclusions, or context hints beyond the tool's name and resource, so an agent must infer appropriate usage from the name alone.

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