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unifi_gen_getaclrule

unifi_gen_getaclrule
Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieves a UniFi ACL rule by its UUID so you can inspect access control details.

Instructions

Get ACL Rule - generated from developer.ui.com/network/v11.0.97/getaclrule

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
aclRuleIdYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.4.0

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered structurally. The description adds no behavioral context of its own (no auth requirements, no scope, no return shape) beyond a source URL, so it contributes almost nothing 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.

Conciseness4/5

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

Very short and front-loaded with the action. The appended 'generated from...' URL is filler that does not help an agent invoke the tool, but overall the definition wastes little space.

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

Completeness2/5

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

For a read tool with no output schema, the description should indicate what the returned ACL rule contains and how the ID is sourced. It offers neither, and there is no differentiation from the duplicate sibling, so an agent lacks enough to call it confidently.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0% and the single aclRuleId parameter is documented only by its uuid format and regex pattern, with no prose. The description does not explain what an ACL rule ID refers to or how to obtain one, so it fails to compensate for the coverage gap.

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

Purpose3/5

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

States a specific verb and resource (get a single ACL Rule), which distinguishes it from list/create/update/delete variants. However, it does not differentiate from the near-duplicate sibling unifi_net_get_acl_rule, leaving the agent unable to choose between them from the description alone.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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 versus unifi_net_get_acl_rule or the list/page variants, and no prerequisites are mentioned. The trailing URL is provenance metadata, not usage context.

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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