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Get Groups Labels By Item

get_groups_labels_by_item

Retrieve the group labels assigned to a specific item by its ID. Use this tool to look up which labels categorize an item in Mealie.

Instructions

Get One

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
item_idYes
accept-languageNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv3.20.1

TDQS

D1.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. 'Get One' weakly implies a read-only retrieval of a single record, but it does not mention returned data shape, error behavior, authorization requirements, or whether any side effects occur.

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?

Two words are concise but this is severe under-specification rather than efficient writing. There is room for one or two informative sentences that would materially improve the definition without bloat.

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?

Although an output schema exists and the tool appears to be a simple get-by-id operation, the description omits what item_id actually refers to and provides no operational context. The agent can guess from the name, but the description itself is not complete enough to ensure 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 compensate. It adds no meaning to item_id or accept-language, so an agent must guess what item_id identifies and how the optional accept-language header affects the response.

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?

The description 'Get One' is a near-tautology of the tool name and title: it adds only the notion of retrieving a single item without naming the resource, the lookup key, or the domain entity. An agent cannot tell this apart from the many other get-by-item sibling tools.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as list_groups_labels, create_groups_labels, update_groups_labels_by_item, or delete_groups_labels_by_item. No context, prerequisites, or exclusions are provided.

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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