get_service_informationRetrieves details for a catalog service by its service name, helping you look up service information from the ALSO Cloud Marketplace.
GetServiceInformation by serviceName.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| serviceName | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.1.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. The verb "Get" weakly implies a read operation, but the description says nothing about permissions, error behavior, or what information is retrieved beyond the service name.
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 single sentence is short but under-specified rather than genuinely concise. It front-loads a restatement of the tool name without adding useful information.
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?
With no annotations, no output schema, and 0% schema description coverage, the description is insufficient. It does not explain what service information is returned or how to correctly supply the serviceName.
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%, so the description should compensate for the undocumented serviceName parameter. Instead, it merely repeats the parameter name without explaining expected format, source, case sensitivity, or validity constraints.
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 "GetServiceInformation by serviceName" essentially restates the tool name and its required parameter without clarifying what service information is returned. It does not distinguish this tool from nearby siblings such as get_fields_for_service, list_marketplace_services, or get_possible_services_for_parent.
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 prerequisites, and no exclusions. The agent is left to infer usage entirely from the name and parameter.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.