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get_gateway

Retrieve a specific payment gateway configuration by ID for subscription billing management in e-commerce platforms.

Instructions

Get a company gateway by ID. GET /gateways/{gatewayId}.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
gatewayIdYesGateway ID (required)
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden but offers minimal behavioral insight. It implies a read-only operation via 'Get' and includes an API endpoint hint, but lacks details on permissions, rate limits, error responses, or data format. This is inadequate for a tool with zero annotation coverage.

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?

The description is extremely concise with two short sentences that front-load the core purpose. Every word earns its place, and there is no wasted verbiage or redundancy.

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

Completeness2/5

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

Given no annotations and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what a 'gateway' entails, what data is returned, or potential side effects. For a read operation in a complex system with many siblings, more context is needed to guide effective use.

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 the schema fully documents the single required parameter 'gatewayId'. The description adds no additional meaning beyond implying ID-based lookup, matching the baseline score when schema does the heavy lifting.

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 the action ('Get') and resource ('a company gateway by ID'), making the purpose specific and understandable. It distinguishes from sibling tools like 'list_gateways' by focusing on retrieval of a single entity. However, it doesn't explicitly contrast with 'update_gateway' or 'delete_gateway', keeping it from a perfect score.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It doesn't mention prerequisites (e.g., needing a valid gateway ID), compare with 'list_gateways' for browsing, or specify error conditions. The agent must infer usage from the description alone.

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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