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get_task

Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve a single Google Task using exact task list ID and task ID, including its full notes.

Instructions

Read one task by exact list ID and task ID, including its full notes.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
task_idYesExact Google ID from a previous tool result; names are not IDs.
task_list_idYesExact Google ID from a previous tool result; names are not IDs.

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYes
dueNo
notesNo
titleYes
parentNo
statusYes
updatedNo
web_urlNo
completedNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.2.0

TDQS

A3.9/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnly, idempotent, openWorld and non-destructive, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds that the full notes are included in the result, which is meaningful behavioral context about payload depth 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.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

A single sentence with zero waste; the scoping constraint and payload note are front-loaded.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With an output schema, full parameter descriptions, and rich annotations, the short description is sufficient for an agent to call this correctly; nothing material is missing.

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 description coverage is 100% and both parameters already document 'Exact Google ID from a previous tool result; names are not IDs.' The description only echoes the 'exact' requirement, adding little beyond the schema, so baseline 3 applies.

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

Purpose4/5

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

States a specific verb (Read) and resource (one task), scoped by exact list and task IDs, and notes that full notes are returned. It clearly contrasts with bulk siblings like list_tasks/search_tasks by saying 'one task', though it does not name those siblings explicitly.

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 phrase 'by exact list ID and task ID' implies you must already hold IDs from a prior result, which is useful guidance, but there is no explicit when-to-use versus search_tasks/list_tasks or any stated prerequisite or failure mode.

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