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open-context_get_docs

Fetch official documentation for programming topics and libraries. Specify topic ID, name, or language to get detailed references.

Instructions

Get detailed documentation for a specific topic or library

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idNoDocumentation topic ID (from search results)
topicNoTopic name (alternative to ID)
languageNoDocumentation name (e.g., 'go', 'typescript')
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. The description is too brief (one sentence) and does not mention any behavioral traits such as read-only nature, side effects, authentication requirements, or return behavior.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The description is very concise at one sentence, but it omits critical details for effective use. Conciseness should not come at the expense of completeness; a few more sentences would improve clarity.

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?

Given the lack of output schema and annotations, and the presence of many sibling tools, the description should explain what 'detailed documentation' includes and how the output is structured. The current description is insufficient for an agent to fully understand the tool's capabilities.

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 each parameter having a brief description. However, the tool description adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema provides, such as clarifying the relationship between 'id' and 'topic' or the expected format of 'language'.

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?

The description states 'Get detailed documentation for a specific topic or library', which clearly indicates the purpose is retrieving documentation. However, it does not differentiate this generic tool from sibling tools that target specific technologies (e.g., get_go_info, get_python_info), which also provide documentation-like info.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus the many sibling tools that focus on specific technologies. The description does not mention that for language-specific documentation, the dedicated tools should be preferred.

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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