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get_business_rule

Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve complete details and script body of a ServiceNow business rule using its system ID. Requires scripting enabled.

Instructions

Get full details and script body of a business rule (requires SCRIPTING_ENABLED=true)

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
sys_idYesSystem ID of the business rule
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already provide readOnlyHint and idempotentHint. The description adds the prerequisite SCRIPTING_ENABLED=true, which is behavioral context beyond annotations. No contradiction.

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?

A single sentence that is front-loaded and contains no unnecessary words. Efficiently communicates purpose and prerequisite.

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?

With only one parameter and annotations covering safety, the description provides sufficient detail (including prerequisite) for correct invocation. No output schema exists, but the description states what is returned.

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 coverage is 100% with the sys_id parameter described. The description adds no further semantic detail beyond what the schema provides, so baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 clearly states 'Get full details and script body of a business rule', specifying the verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like list_business_rules (list) and update_business_rule (modify).

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?

The description mentions the prerequisite 'requires SCRIPTING_ENABLED=true', giving clear context for when the tool can be used. It does not explicitly exclude alternatives but implies use for retrieval of a single business rule.

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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