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by denshinji

get_review

Read-only

Retrieve a single Google Play user review by review ID, including the developer reply when available.

Instructions

One review by id, with the developer reply if there is one.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
review_idYes
package_nameNo
translation_languageNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.1

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, so safety is covered. The description earns credit for disclosing that the developer reply may be embedded in the response, but says nothing about what happens with the two optional parameters or response shape; with no output schema, that leaves a real gap.

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?

One short sentence with no filler, and the identifying resource and key return detail come first. Nothing is padded or redundant.

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?

For a three-parameter tool with no output schema and zero schema descriptions, the description should clarify the optional parameters and any scoping rules. Two of three parameters are entirely undocumented anywhere, which is inadequate at this complexity.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description carries the full burden for three parameters. It mentions review_id only implicitly and never explains package_name (scoping to an app?) or translation_language (localizing review text?), both of which are non-obvious optional filters.

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

Purpose4/5

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

States a specific verb and resource — fetch one review by id — and adds that the developer reply is included when present. It doesn't name list_reviews as the alternative for enumeration, but the singular 'one review' makes the distinction reasonably evident.

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?

Usage is only implied by the 'by id' phrasing; there is no explicit when-to-use statement or pointer to list_reviews for browsing. An agent can infer the split, but the description does no routing work.

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