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get_image

Retrieve detailed information about a specific disk image including size, type, source, and cluster placement by providing its UUID.

Instructions

Get detailed information about a specific disk image by UUID. Returns size, type, source, and cluster placement.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "image_uuid": "<image_uuid>"
    },
    "name": "get_image"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`image_uuid`	Yes	The UUID (extId) of the image

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv0.1.0May 7, 2026

TDQS

A3.8/5.0

Behavior3/5

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. It states return fields but does not disclose read-only nature, authentication, or error behavior. Adequate but not thorough.

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?

Single sentence, front-loaded with action, no wasted words. Perfectly concise for the tool's simplicity.

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 get operation with one parameter and no output schema, the description adequately covers purpose, input, and return fields. Minor gap: no mention of error handling, but acceptable.

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 already describes 'image_uuid' as 'The UUID (extId) of the image'. The description adds 'By UUID' and return fields, but with 100% schema coverage, the description adds minimal extra meaning.

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 uses specific verb ('Get') and resource ('detailed information about a specific disk image by UUID'), clearly differentiating from sibling tools like 'list_images' or other 'get_*' tools.

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?

The description implies use when needing details for a known UUID, contrasting with listing all images, but provides no explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance and no alternatives mentioned.

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