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Better Mealie MCP

by djwmarcx

get_foods_by_item

Retrieve food details by providing an item ID. Get specific food information from your Mealie database.

Instructions

Get One

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
item_idYes
accept-languageNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Behavior1/5

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

Description fails to disclose behavior such as retrieval scope, error handling, or authentication needs. With no annotations, the description carries full burden and is insufficient.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness2/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Extremely terse (2 words) but omits essential information. Not concise in a helpful sense.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Given the presence of an output schema and many siblings, the description is completely inadequate to guide selection and correct invocation.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description does not explain item_id or accept-language. Agent has no context beyond the schema.

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

Purpose2/5

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

Description is 'Get One', which is vague and does not specify the resource (foods) or the operation fully. It barely indicates a retrieval but lacks context.

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

Usage Guidelines1/5

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

No guidance on when to use this tool versus siblings like list_foods or other get_by_item tools.

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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