boond_timereports_get
Retrieve a specific time report by its ID from BoondManager to access detailed time-tracking data.
Instructions
Get a time report by ID
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes |
Retrieve a specific time report by its ID from BoondManager to access detailed time-tracking data.
Get a time report by ID
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.1.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are present, so the description must carry disclosure. 'Get' implies a read operation, but the description does not state that it is non-mutating, what happens for invalid/missing IDs, or what the response contains. This leaves the safety and error profile undisclosed.
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?
A single, front-loaded sentence with no filler. Every word earns its place, and it is perfectly sized for such a simple operation.
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?
The operation is simple (one required parameter, no output schema, no nested objects), so the textual description is mostly adequate. However, with no annotations and no usage guidance, an agent is left to infer read-only behavior and appropriate alternatives, which makes the definition only minimally complete.
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?
The schema documentation coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. 'Get a time report by ID' clarifies that the 'id' parameter identifies a single time report, but it adds no detail about expected format, source of the ID, or relationship to search results.
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 clear verb and resource: 'Get a time report by ID.' The 'by ID' qualifier distinguishes it from the timereports_search sibling, though it does not explicitly name alternatives or describe scope. It is specific but relies on the reader to infer the get-vs-search distinction.
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?
No explicit guidance is given about when to use this tool versus boond_timereports_search or boond_timereports_create. The phrase 'by ID' implies a single-record fetch, but there is no direct statement of conditions or exclusions.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.