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get_device_status

Retrieve current status information for a specific LG ThinQ device by providing its unique identifier.

Instructions

Retrieves status information for a specific device Args: device_id: Unique ID of the device to query

Returns:
    String containing device status information

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
device_idYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Implementation Reference

  • The tool 'get_device_status' is registered using the @mcp.tool decorator on the server. The handler calls tools.get_device_status with the ThinQ API instance and device_id.
    @mcp.tool(
        description="""Retrieves status information for a specific device
        Args:
            device_id: Unique ID of the device to query
    
        Returns:
            String containing device status information
        """
    )
    async def get_device_status(device_id: str) -> str:
        return await tools.get_device_status(thinq_api=thinq_api, device_id=device_id)
  • The actual implementation of get_device_status. It creates a ClientSession, calls thinq_api.async_get_device_status(device_id), and returns a formatted string with the device status info.
    async def get_device_status(thinq_api: ThinQApi, device_id: str) -> str:
        """
        Retrieve status information for a specific device.
        """
        try:
            thinq_api._session = ClientSession()
            device_status = await thinq_api.async_get_device_status(device_id=device_id)
            return f"""Device status information is as follows.
    Please relay appropriately to the user.
    ## Status Information
    {device_status}
    """
        except Exception as e:
            return f"An error occurred while retrieving device status: {str(e)}"
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description must disclose behavior. It only says 'Retrieves status information', which implies a read operation, but omits details like auth requirements, side effects, or status format. Minimal behavioral context.

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 short and front-loaded with the main purpose. The args/returns section is structured but could be more concise by removing the redundant format. Overall, it earns its place without excess.

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 status retrieval tool with one parameter and no output schema content, the description lacks details on possible statuses, error handling, or response format. It is incomplete for an agent to fully understand the tool's behavior.

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?

The description adds 'Unique ID of the device to query' for the device_id parameter, clarifying it as an identifier. Since schema description coverage is 0%, this addition provides necessary meaning, but it is brief and does not elaborate on possible values or formats.

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 explicitly states 'Retrieves status information for a specific device', providing a clear verb and resource. It is distinct from sibling tools like get_device_list (list devices) and get_device_available_controls (list controls), so the agent can differentiate.

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 like get_device_list or post_device_control. Lacks context about prerequisites, scenarios, or explicit when-not recommendations.

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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