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Get property value details

bsdd_get_property_value
Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve details of a property value (enumeration item) by its URI from the buildingSMART Data Dictionary.

Instructions

Get the details of a single property value (an item of an enumeration), by its URI.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
uriYesProperty value URI.
languageCodeNoLanguage code, case sensitive (e.g. "EN", "nl-NL"). Falls back to the dictionary default language.
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TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint=false. The description adds useful context that it retrieves a single, enumeration item via URI, which goes beyond the annotations. No contradiction is present, and the added scope clarity justifies a score above baseline.

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?

The description is a single, tightly worded sentence that front-loads the verb and resource. Every word contributes to the meaning, with no redundancy or filler.

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 read-only tool with two well-documented parameters and rich annotations, the description covers the essential purpose and identifier. No output schema exists, but the 'details' phrasing is sufficient given the straightforward nature of the operation.

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%, with clear descriptions for both 'uri' and 'languageCode'. The description only states 'by its URI', which mirrors the schema's property description and does not add new semantic meaning. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 uses a specific verb 'Get' and clearly identifies the resource: 'details of a single property value (an item of an enumeration)'. It also specifies the lookup method 'by its URI', which distinguishes it from sibling tools like bsdd_get_property or bsdd_get_class_properties.

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 description implies usage when the agent has a URI for a property value, but it does not explicitly state when to use this tool over alternatives or provide exclusions. The sibling list provides context, but the description itself does not leverage it to guide tool selection.

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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