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usePatternFlyDocs

Get markdown documentation and component JSON schemas for PatternFly components and resources by name or URI list.

Instructions

Get markdown documentation and component JSON schemas for PatternFly resources and components.

  **Usage**:
    1. Input a component or resource name (e.g., "Button", "Writing") OR a list of up to 15 patternfly:// URIs or documentation URLs at a time (typically from searchPatternFlyDocs results).

  **Returns**:
    - Markdown documentation
    - Component JSON schemas, if available
  

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlListNoThe list of patternfly:// URIs or URLs to fetch the documentation from (max 15 at a time)
nameNoThe name of a PatternFly component or patternfly:// URI resource to fetch documentation for (e.g., "Button", "patternfly://docs/Button")
versionNoFilter results by a specific PatternFly version (e.g. "current", "latest", "v6")
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses that the tool returns documentation and schemas and accepts up to 15 URIs, but it does not mention side effects, permissions, idempotency, or error behavior. For a retrieval tool, this is a noticeable gap in transparency.

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?

The description is concise with a clear structure: a brief intro, a usage section (numbered steps), and a return section. It is easy to scan and contains no redundant information, though it could be slightly more streamlined.

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

Completeness3/5

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

Given the tool's simplicity and the fact that there is no output schema, the description covers the basic functionality and input options. However, it lacks details on error handling, what happens when a name or URI is invalid, and the exact format of the returned documentation. It is adequate but not comprehensive.

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%, so each parameter is described in the schema. The description adds context by explaining the OR relationship between 'name' and 'urlList' and providing examples, which adds marginal value over the schema alone. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly states it retrieves markdown documentation and JSON schemas for PatternFly resources. The verb 'get' combined with the resource type conveys the purpose well, but it does not explicitly differentiate from the sibling tool 'searchPatternFlyDocs' in the description, though it hints at the relationship by mentioning typical input from search results.

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 advises that input is typically from searchPatternFlyDocs results and provides options for input (name or URL list). However, it does not explicitly state when to use this tool vs. alternatives, nor does it mention when not to use it. The guidance is implied but not fully explicit.

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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