get_did
Retrieve configuration, status, and details for a single DID number to verify or manage your phone line.
Instructions
Get details for one DID / phone number.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| did_number | Yes | DID number |
Retrieve configuration, status, and details for a single DID number to verify or manage your phone line.
Get details for one DID / phone number.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| did_number | Yes | DID number |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.1.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It says 'Get details' implying a read operation, but doesn't disclose what details are returned, whether the DID must be owned by the account, or any error behavior (e.g., not found). For a read tool this is a moderate gap.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
One short sentence, front-loaded with the verb and resource. No wasted words.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a single-parameter read tool with no output schema, the description is minimally adequate. However, it doesn't clarify what 'details' includes or how it differs from list_dids, which an agent might need to choose correctly among 40+ siblings.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 100% and the only parameter 'did_number' is described as 'DID number'. The description adds no extra meaning beyond the schema, but the schema is sufficient for a single simple parameter. Baseline 3 applies.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description states a specific verb ('Get') and resource ('details for one DID / phone number'), which clearly identifies the operation. It distinguishes from siblings like list_dids (which lists all DIDs) and update_did/delete_did (which modify), though it doesn't explicitly name them.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies usage: use this when you need details for a single DID, versus list_dids for all DIDs. However, it doesn't explicitly state when to prefer this over list_dids or list_sms_dids, nor does it mention any exclusions or prerequisites.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.