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get_issue

Fetch a single issue's complete history by ID to gain full context without loading the entire summary. Read-only and token-efficient.

Instructions

Read one specific issue's full history by ID (token-efficient).

Use this when you only need one issue's context instead of the whole
summary. Example: get_issue('0042').

Read-only.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
projectNoWhich project this call is about — a registered id, alias, or absolute path (e.g. 'ossdrop'). Omit it when the server was started for a single repo, or when an active project is set with `pjm project use`. Call list_projects to see the registered names.
issue_idYesZero-padded 4-digit issue ID returned by log_issue (e.g., '0042'). Numeric strings without padding (e.g., '42') are also accepted.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changedv0.3.2
    • addedInput schema / properties / project
      Added value: +{
      +  "anyOf": [
      +    {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "null"
      +    }
      +  ],
      +  "default": null,
      +  "description": "Which project this call is about — a registered id, alias, or absolute path (e.g. 'ossdrop'). Omit it when the server was started for a single repo, or when an active project is set with `pjm project use`. Call list_projects to see the registered names.",
      +  "title": "Project"
      +}
  2. Changed1 schema field changedv0.1.3
    • addedInput schema / properties / issue_id / description
      Added value: +"Zero-padded 4-digit issue ID returned by log_issue (e.g., '0042'). Numeric strings without padding (e.g., '42') are also accepted."
  3. First observedv0.1.1

TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the safety burden. It explicitly states 'Read-only,' which is a meaningful behavioral disclosure for an agent deciding whether a call is safe. It also mentions 'token-efficient' and 'full history,' giving useful behavioral context beyond a bare schema.

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 compact and front-loaded with the core action, followed by a usage condition and a concrete example. Every sentence earns its place, and there is no redundant restatement of schema fields.

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

Completeness5/5

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

This is a simple read tool with only two parameters, both fully documented in the schema, and an output schema is present. The description closes the remaining gaps by stating use case, example, and read-only behavior, so an agent has enough to select and invoke it correctly.

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%, and the schema already explains both issue_id and project in detail. The description adds only a concrete call example with get_issue('0042'), which reinforces but does not materially extend the schema meaning.

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?

The description states a specific verb and resource: 'Read one specific issue's full history by ID'. It also functionally distinguishes itself from the sibling summary tool by saying it provides one issue's context 'instead of the whole summary', so an agent can tell it apart from get_summary.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

It gives a clear usage condition: 'Use this when you only need one issue's context instead of the whole summary.' It implies the alternative is a summary-level tool, aligning with get_summary, though it does not explicitly name the sibling or state when not to use it.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.