getVersions
Retrieve detailed information about a specific Redmine version by providing its ID and choosing JSON or XML format.
Instructions
Show version
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| pathParams | Yes |
Retrieve detailed information about a specific Redmine version by providing its ID and choosing JSON or XML format.
Show version
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| pathParams | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.2.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The readOnlyHint annotation is true, but the description adds no behavioral context beyond that. It does not disclose what the tool returns, whether it lists versions or retrieves one, or any side effects. Since the description carries the burden of behavioral disclosure (annotations are minimal), this is a significant gap.
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?
While the description is short, it is under-specified rather than concise. Every sentence should earn its place; this single sentence fails to provide any meaningful information. It is tautological with the tool name, not an efficient summary.
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?
Given the tool has nested objects, required parameters, and no output schema, the description is completely inadequate. It provides no information about what the tool does, what it returns, or how to use it correctly. An agent would have no idea how to invoke it effectively.
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% (no descriptions in the schema), so the description must explain the parameters. However, it does not mention 'format' or 'versionId' at all. The meaning of these parameters (e.g., what format implies, what versionId refers to) is completely undocumented.
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?
The description 'Show version' states a verb and a resource, but it is extremely ambiguous. It does not specify what kind of version (e.g., a wiki page version, a version of a project, or a list of versions), and it fails to distinguish it from siblings like getVersionsByProject or getWikiPageByVersion. The purpose is not clearly scoped.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. No mention of prerequisites, context, or exclusions. The description offers zero information on selection criteria.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.