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get_groupset

Read-only

Retrieve a groupset by its ID and check whether its groups are exclusive.

Instructions

Read one groupset by identifier, and whether its groups are exclusive.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYesThe object's identifier.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYesThe groupset's identifier.
nameNoThe groupset's name.
colorNoThe colour shown in the interface.
created_atNoWhen the groupset was created.
updated_atNoWhen the groupset was last updated.
is_group_uniqueNoWhether one group of this set at most may be attributed.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds only that the response carries an exclusivity flag, which is return-value information the output schema likely already conveys, so it adds little behavioral context beyond the 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?

A single well-formed sentence with the action and payload front-loaded and 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?

For a simple single-parameter read with full schema coverage, annotations covering safety, and an output schema that documents returns, the description is essentially sufficient. It could name the sibling boundary explicitly to be fully self-guiding.

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?

Schema description coverage is 100% with a single id parameter already documented as 'The object's identifier.' The description's 'by identifier' merely restates the schema, so the baseline of 3 applies.

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 (read) and resource (one groupset) and identifies the lookup key (identifier). It implicitly contrasts with the sibling list_groupsets but never names it, so an agent still has to infer the retrieval-vs-listing boundary.

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?

'Read one groupset by identifier' implies the when: single-item lookup when you already have the id. There is no explicit statement of when to prefer it over list_groupsets or get_group, and no exclusions or prerequisites.

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