Retrieve a Semaphore UI project by its numeric ID to inspect project details and configuration before managing templates, tasks, or related resources.
Fetch project. GET /project/{project_id}.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| project_id | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.1.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already state readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, openWorldHint, and destructiveHint=false. The description only restates a GET endpoint and adds no behavioral context such as permissions, errors, or return handling.
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?
Two short fragments are front-loaded and contain no filler. The endpoint line is somewhat redundant, and the definition is arguably too sparse to be appropriately sized for the task.
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 simple read-by-ID tool, annotations cover safety and no output schema exists. Still, the description does not clarify what is returned, whether permissions are required, or how missing projects are handled.
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 only parameter is project_id, and schema description coverage is 0%. The description only shows it as a path placeholder; it does not explain what the project ID is, where to obtain it, or how invalid/nonexistent IDs are handled.
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 and resource ('Fetch project'), so the action is clear. However, it offers no scope or distinction from siblings such as list_projects or get_project_permissions.
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?
Provides no guidance on when to use this versus list_projects, get_project_permissions, or other get_* project tools. The endpoint alone does not supply usage criteria.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.