Retrieve a specific file's content from an ITK Dev Docker template. Specify the template and relative path to inspect files like docker-compose.yml.
Get the content of a specific file from a template
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| file | Yes | Relative file path within the template (e.g., docker-compose.yml) | |
| template | Yes | Template name (e.g., drupal-11) |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.1.2Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It says nothing about whether content is truncated, how binary files are handled, error behavior for missing files/templates, or permissions.
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?
One concise sentence that is front-loaded and free of filler. It is appropriately sized but does not exploit the space to add value.
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?
For a retrieval tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description should explain return content or behavior. It doesn't, so an agent lacks key information about what it will get back.
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?
Schema coverage is 100% with clear examples for both the file path and template name, so the schema already fully documents the parameters. The description adds no parameter detail beyond that.
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 specific verb ('Get') and resource ('content of a specific file from a template'), so the operation is unambiguous. It doesn't distinguish itself from siblings like itkdev_get_template_files, but the purpose is clear.
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 indication of when to use this tool versus the sibling itkdev_get_template_files, no prerequisites, and no context about calling this before or after detection/listing tools.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.