Fetch all references associated with a specific template within a defined project. This action allows users to inspect the resource links managed by the MCP server.
Get Template Refs. GET /project/{project_id}/templates/{template_id}/refs.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| project_id | Yes | ||
| template_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 declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, openWorldHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds only "GET" and the endpoint path, with no context about what references are returned or any behavioral constraints beyond the annotations.
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?
The description is very short and front-loaded, with no filler. However, it is under-specified rather than appropriately concise, and the endpoint line partly repeats the tool name.
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?
The tool is simple and annotations cover safety, but with no output schema and no explanation of what template references are, the description is incomplete for an agent trying to call it correctly. It gives route mechanics but not semantic context.
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 description coverage is 0%, so the description should compensate, but it only echoes the path parameters project_id and template_id. It does not clarify what those IDs refer to or add meaning beyond the schema's required integer fields.
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?
The description restates the tool name with "Get Template Refs" and adds only the HTTP route. It does not explain what "template refs" are or distinguish this lookup from get_template or other reference tools.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus get_template, get_*_references siblings, or any alternative. The route implies it is a project/template lookup, but the selection context is left entirely to inference.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.