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meta_ads_ad_sets_get

Retrieve complete ad set details including targeting and budget to prepare for updates without overwriting existing configuration.

Instructions

Fetches the full detail record for a single ad set, including the complete targeting spec and budget/bidding configuration. Returns id, name, campaign_id, status, effective_status, daily_budget, lifetime_budget, optimization_goal, billing_event, targeting (full spec), start_time, end_time, and delivery_estimate (if available). Read-only. Call this before meta_ads_ad_sets_update when you plan to modify targeting, so you can merge instead of overwrite.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
account_idNoMeta Ads account ID in the format 'act_XXXXXXXXXX' (e.g. 'act_1234567890'). Optional — falls back to META_ADS_ACCOUNT_ID from the configured credentials. The leading 'act_' prefix is required.
ad_set_idYesAd set ID to inspect.
Behavior4/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It declares 'Read-only' (safety trait) and lists return fields, including the note about delivery_estimate being conditional. It does not cover rate limits or other edge cases, but for a simple get operation, this is sufficient.

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?

Three sentences: purpose+fields, read-only, usage tip. Front-loaded, no fluff. Every sentence adds value.

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?

For a simple get tool with no output schema, the description covers purpose, key return fields, safety, and a specific use case (pre-update merge). It is complete enough for an agent to invoke correctly.

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 coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description does not add additional meaning beyond the schema (account_id format, fallback; ad_set_id described in schema). No extra param semantics provided.

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 it fetches the full detail record for a single ad set, listing specific fields (targeting, budget, etc.). It distinguishes from siblings by explicitly mentioning meta_ads_ad_sets_update, implying a contrast with list tools.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly advises calling this before meta_ads_ad_sets_update to merge targeting instead of overwrite. The 'Read-only' statement clarifies it's for inspection only. The description implies listing multiple ad sets should use meta_ads_ad_sets_list.

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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