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get_fastapi_docs

Read-only

Fetch specific FastAPI documentation pages by path, enabling access to tutorials, advanced guides, and code examples.

Instructions

Fetch FastAPI documentation content for a page by its path.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathYesDoc path, e.g. "tutorial/first-steps" or "advanced/websockets".
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, indicating safe read operations and emerging documentation. The description simply says 'Fetch', which aligns with read-only behavior, but adds no extra context about side effects or limitations. No contradiction with 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, concise sentence that immediately conveys the tool's purpose and the key parameter. No wasted words, front-loaded with the action and resource.

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 fetch operation with one parameter and no output schema, the description is adequate. Annotations provide safety context. However, since there is no output schema or description of return format, completeness is slightly less than perfect.

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 provides full description for the single parameter 'path' with an example. The description does not add any additional semantic meaning beyond what is already in the schema. With 100% schema coverage, baseline 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the verb 'Fetch', the resource 'FastAPI documentation content', and the method 'by its path'. It distinguishes from sibling tools like list_fastapi_pages (which lists pages) and search_fastapi_docs (which searches), making the tool's purpose unambiguous.

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?

No explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description implies it is for fetching content of a specific page, but does not mention when to use sibling tools like search_fastapi_docs or compare_fastapi_approaches. Usage context is implied but not stated.

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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