Get media
get_mediaFetch a specific media item by ID to access its details for review or analysis.
Instructions
Fetch one media item.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| mediaId | Yes |
get_mediaFetch a specific media item by ID to access its details for review or analysis.
Fetch one media item.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| mediaId | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.1.2Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations are absent, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only says 'Fetch one media item' and does not describe the response format, whether metadata or binary is returned, error behavior, or any access requirements.
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 one short sentence with no redundant words, and 'one' adds meaningful scope. It is appropriately concise, though minimal to the point of being under-specified for other dimensions.
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?
For a one-parameter read tool, the description is minimally navigable, but with no annotations and no output schema it leaves the return value ambiguous and provides no differentiation from sibling tools beyond singular scope. An agent could call it from the schema alone but not confidently interpret the result.
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%, and the description never mentions mediaId or explains how it identifies the media item. The property name is self-explanatory, but the description adds no semantic value beyond the schema.
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?
States a specific verb ('Fetch') and resource ('media item'), and the modifier 'one' distinguishes it from list_media and other bulk operations. This is not a tautology of the title and clearly identifies the tool's scope.
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 is given on when to use this tool instead of list_media, upload_media, or delete_media. The singular 'one' weakly implies lookup by ID, but no explicit context, prerequisites, or alternatives are mentioned.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.