Get node
figma.get_nodeRetrieve serialized data for a specific node in the current Figma document by its node ID.
Instructions
Return serialized data for a specific node.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| nodeId | Yes |
figma.get_nodeRetrieve serialized data for a specific node in the current Figma document by its node ID.
Return serialized data for a specific node.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| nodeId | Yes |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. Merely states 'return serialized data' without explaining what serialized data entails (e.g., format, fields, read-only nature). Insufficient for safe invocation.
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?
Single sentence, no wasted words. But it is too brief; conciseness should not sacrifice essential information. Could be expanded without losing efficiency.
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?
With no output schema and minimal description, the agent lacks understanding of the return value's structure. For a simple tool, more detail on the output is expected.
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%; the single parameter 'nodeId' has no description. The tool description adds no meaning beyond the schema, failing to clarify how to obtain the nodeId or what values are acceptable.
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?
Description clearly states the action (return) and resource (serialized data for a specific node). However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like figma.get_document or figma.get_property, which also return data.
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?
No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. Lacks any context about prerequisites or exclusions, leaving the agent to infer usage.
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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