get_j3_settingsRetrieve Journal3 theme settings from your OpenCart store, filtered by setting name pattern. Use it to look up configuration values for a specific theme option.
Get Journal3 theme settings. Filter by setting_name pattern (SQL LIKE).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| pattern | No |
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.7.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It does not disclose whether results are paginated, permissions required, or read-only nature, beyond the implied read from 'Get'.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Two short sentences, front-loaded with the core action and followed by the filter semantics. Minimal but complete for the stated scope.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained. For a one-param read tool, the description covers what it fetches and how to filter, though sibling differentiation and permission context are absent.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 0% and only one optional parameter exists with a default of empty string. The description explains that 'pattern' is an SQL LIKE pattern for setting_name, adding essential meaning the schema entirely lacks.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
States a specific verb (Get) and resource (Journal3 theme settings), and the second sentence narrows scope to a filterable retrieval. It is clearly distinguishable from siblings like get_settings and get_j3_skin_settings.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies usage via the pattern filter (retrieve a subset by name), but does not say when to use this versus get_settings or get_j3_skin_settings. No when-not guidance is provided.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.