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get_assignment

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Retrieve detailed information for a specific Canvas assignment, including submission data, due dates, and score statistics, by providing course and assignment IDs.

Instructions

Get details for a single assignment by ID. Use include to request submission, overrides, all_dates, score_statistics, and other optional fields.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
course_idYesThe Canvas course ID
assignment_idYesThe Canvas assignment ID
includeNoExtra fields to include on the assignment (Canvas include[] param)
override_assignment_datesNoApply assignment overrides to due/unlock/lock dates
needs_grading_count_by_sectionNoBreak needs_grading_count down by section
all_datesNoReturn all dates associated with this assignment
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, and the description simply says 'get details' which is consistent. No additional behavioral traits (e.g., rate limits) are disclosed beyond annotations.

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?

Two concise sentences, front-loaded with primary purpose, no wasted words.

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?

With 6 params, no output schema, and annotations present, the description covers the key usage (include param) but could clarify return format. Still adequate for a read operation.

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?

All 6 parameters have schema descriptions, so the description adds little beyond mentioning 'include' and optional fields. Schema coverage is 100%.

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 clearly states the tool retrieves details for a single assignment by ID, distinguishing it from list or update tools among siblings.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description mentions using the 'include' parameter but gives no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'list_assignments' or when not to use it.

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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