powerwall_get_customer
Retrieve customer registration information from a Tesla Powerwall 2 system through its local gateway API.
Instructions
Get customer registration information
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Retrieve customer registration information from a Tesla Powerwall 2 system through its local gateway API.
Get customer registration information
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.0.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. The word 'Get' implies a read-only operation, but the description does not mention authentication requirements, potential errors, privacy implications, or what the response contains beyond 'registration information'.
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 a single clear sentence with no wasted words. It is appropriately front-loaded, though it is also somewhat thin and could include a bit more context without becoming verbose.
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 zero-parameter getter, the description is minimally sufficient to understand the tool's purpose. However, without an output schema or any explanation of the expected response shape or usage context, an agent is left guessing at the exact return structure and whether any special conditions apply.
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?
The tool has zero parameters, so the schema already fully covers parameter semantics. The description does not need to add anything; the no-parameter baseline of 4 is appropriate.
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 states a specific verb ('Get') and resource ('customer registration information'), making it clear what the tool returns. It does not explicitly distinguish it from siblings like powerwall_get_installer, but the customer-specific wording gives enough differentiation for most cases.
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 about when to use this tool versus the many sibling getter tools. No context is provided about prerequisites, typical workflows, or situations where another tool would be more appropriate.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.