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get_document_type

Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve a document type by providing its ID. Get details such as name and matching rules.

Instructions

Fetch a document type by ID.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
document_type_idYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYes
nameYes
slugNo
matchNo
ownerNo
document_countNo
is_insensitiveNo
user_can_changeNo
matching_algorithmNo
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already provide readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint. The description adds no behavioral context beyond what annotations convey. For a tool with rich annotations, this is adequate but not exceptional.

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?

Extremely concise: 6 words, no redundant information. Front-loaded with verb and object. Every word is necessary.

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

Completeness4/5

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

Given the tool's simplicity (one required integer parameter) and the presence of an output schema, the description adequately covers the essentials. It could mention that the result is the full document type object, but this is implied by the tool name and output schema.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, so description should clarify parameter meaning. However, it only says 'by ID' without specifying that the ID is an integer or explaining its role. The schema already names 'document_type_id' and type integer, so minimal added value.

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?

Description clearly states verb 'Fetch', resource 'document type', and method 'by ID'. This unambiguously identifies the tool's function and distinguishes it from sibling tools like list_document_types.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as list_document_types or search_documents. The description does not provide any context about prerequisites or exclusions.

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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