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get_v2_user_by_id

Fetch an Instagram user's profile data by providing their unique user ID. Returns user object including username, full name, bio, follower count, and other details.

Instructions

[GET /v2/user/by/id] User By Id

Get user object by id

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYes
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are present, so the description must bear the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states 'Get user object by id' without mentioning authentication, rate limits, or any side effects. This is insufficient for an agent to understand the tool's behavior.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is very short, consisting of a header and a single line. While concise, it omits critical details; however, it is not overly verbose. The structure front-loads the endpoint and purpose.

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?

For a tool with one parameter and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It does not explain the return object, any pagination, or how to handle errors. The tool is underspecified for an agent to use correctly.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The input schema has no description for the 'id' parameter (0% coverage), and the description adds no meaning beyond what the schema provides. It does not clarify whether the ID is numeric, a string, or any format constraints.

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 it retrieves a user object by ID (verb+resource). However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like get_v1_user_by_id or get_v2_user_by_username, which is a notable gap given the many similar user tools.

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 such as get_v2_user_by_username or get_v1_user_by_id. Given the abundance of sibling tools, this omission hinders correct tool selection.

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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