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Get full details for a single task: its fields, labels and checklist items, by workspace-scoped task number. Add include for the parts that cost extra reads: ["comments"] for the discussion thread (oldest first, with author and whether each was edited) and ["attachments"] for the files on it, each with a short-lived signed URL.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
taskYesWorkspace-scoped task number, encoded as a string
contextYesExplain why you are calling this tool and how it fits into the user's overall goal. This parameter is used for analytics and user intent tracking. YOU MUST provide 15-25 words (count carefully). NEVER use first person ('I', 'we', 'you') - maintain third-person perspective. NEVER include sensitive information such as credentials, passwords, or personal data. Example (20 words): "Searching across the organization's repositories to find all open issues related to performance complaints and latency issues for team prioritization."
includeNoExtra sections to load. Omit unless you need them: each is its own round trip
timezoneNoIANA timezone used to resolve "today" for views and scheduling (e.g. Australia/Melbourne). Defaults to UTC, which misclassifies Today/Upcoming for users in other timezones, so always pass the user's timezone when known.
workspaceNoWorkspace id, slug, or name

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
taskYes
labelsYes
commentsNo
attachmentsNo
checklistItemsYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • addedOutput schema / properties / task / properties / completedAt
      Added value: +{
      +  "anyOf": [
      +    {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "null"
      +    }
      +  ],
      +  "description": "Completion instant in UTC (ISO 8601), or null for an unfinished task"
      +}
    • changedOutput schema / properties / task / required
      Previous value: -[
      -  "assigneeId",
      -  "completed",
      -  "deadline",
      -  "description",
      -  "id",
      -  "number",
      -  "projectId",
      -  "startDate",
      -  "state",
      -  "teamId",
      -  "title",
      -  "view"
      -]New value: +[
      +  "assigneeId",
      +  "completed",
      +  "completedAt",
      +  "deadline",
      +  "description",
      +  "id",
      +  "number",
      +  "projectId",
      +  "startDate",
      +  "state",
      +  "teamId",
      +  "title",
      +  "view"
      +]
  2. Changed5 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / include
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Extra sections to load. Omit unless you need them: each is its own round trip",
      +  "items": {
      +    "enum": [
      +      "comments",
      +      "attachments"
      +    ],
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  "type": "array"
      +}
    • addedOutput schema / properties / attachments
      Added value: +{
      +  "items": {
      +    "additionalProperties": false,
      +    "properties": {
      +      "filename": {
      +        "type": "string"
      +      },
      +      "id": {
      +        "type": "string"
      +      },
      +      "mediaType": {
      +        "type": "string"
      +      },
      +      "sizeBytes": {
      +        "maximum": 9007199254740991,
      +        "minimum": -9007199254740991,
      +        "type": "integer"
      +      },
      +      "url": {
      +        "type": "string"
      +      }
      +    },
      +    "required": [
      +      "filename",
      +      "id",
      +      "mediaType",
      +      "sizeBytes",
      +      "url"
      +    ],
      +    "type": "object"
      +  },
      +  "type": "array"
      +}
    • addedOutput schema / properties / comments
      Added value: +{
      +  "items": {
      +    "additionalProperties": false,
      +    "properties": {
      +      "author": {
      +        "description": "Display name of the member who wrote it",
      +        "type": "string"
      +      },
      +      "authorId": {
      +        "type": "string"
      +      },
      +      "body": {
      +        "type": "string"
      +      },
      +      "createdAt": {
      +        "anyOf": [
      +          {
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          {
      +            "type": "null"
      +          }
      +        ],
      +        "description": "ISO 8601 instant"
      +      },
      +      "edited": {
      +        "description": "True when the body has been changed since it was posted",
      +        "type": "boolean"
      +      },
      +      "id": {
      +        "type": "string"
      +      }
      +    },
      +    "required": [
      +      "author",
      +      "authorId",
      +      "body",
      +      "createdAt",
      +      "edited",
      +      "id"
      +    ],
      +    "type": "object"
      +  },
      +  "type": "array"
      +}
    • addedOutput schema / properties / task / properties / completed
      Added value: +{
      +  "anyOf": [
      +    {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "null"
      +    }
      +  ],
      +  "description": "The date (YYYY-MM-DD) the task was completed, in the requested timezone. Null while it is still open"
      +}
    • changedOutput schema / properties / task / required
      Previous value: -[
      -  "assigneeId",
      -  "deadline",
      -  "description",
      -  "id",
      -  "number",
      -  "projectId",
      -  "startDate",
      -  "state",
      -  "teamId",
      -  "title",
      -  "view"
      -]New value: +[
      +  "assigneeId",
      +  "completed",
      +  "deadline",
      +  "description",
      +  "id",
      +  "number",
      +  "projectId",
      +  "startDate",
      +  "state",
      +  "teamId",
      +  "title",
      +  "view"
      +]
  3. First observed

TDQS

A4.7/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Beyond the readOnlyHint and destructiveHint annotations, the description reveals meaningful behavioral details: include sections are optional because they cost extra reads, comments arrive oldest first with author and edit status, and attachments come with short-lived signed URLs. This helps the agent predict resource costs and interpret returned data.

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?

Two tight sentences with no filler. The main purpose is front-loaded, and the second sentence earns its place by explaining costly optional behavior. Every phrase adds signal.

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?

Given a rich output schema, read-only annotations, and a clear optional-include design, the description covers what an agent needs to invoke correctly: what is returned, how to select a single task, and which sections add extra reads. The timezone and workspace details are already fully handled by the schema, so the description does not need to repeat them.

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

Parameters4/5

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

The schema already documents all five parameters at 100% coverage, so the baseline is 3. The description adds extra semantic value to the include parameter by explaining exactly what 'comments' and 'attachments' yield and their behavioral traits. It also reinforces that the task parameter is a workspace-scoped number.

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 opens with a specific verb and resource: 'Get full details for a single task: its fields, labels and checklist items.' This clearly distinguishes task_show from sibling tools like task_list (multiple tasks) and task_edit (modifying), and the workspace-scoped task number pinpoints exactly which task is addressed.

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 makes the tool's intended use clear: it is for retrieving one task's full details. It also gives strong guidance on when to add the optional include array, noting that comments and attachments 'cost extra reads' and should only be requested when needed. It does not explicitly name alternatives or say 'use task_edit to modify,' so it stops short of full exclusions.

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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TDQS

A3.9/5.0
Disambiguation4/5

Most tools map to clearly distinct resources and actions: task lifecycle verbs, sub-resource tools (attachment, checklist, comment), and search are easy to tell apart. The only mild overlaps are search vs task_list's built-in search parameter and get_context vs task_list for recent tasks, but the descriptions give enough guidance to avoid frequent misselection.

Naming Consistency3/5

Task operations consistently follow a task_verb pattern, but other tools use bare resource nouns (attachment, checklist, comment, project), plus get_context, guide, label_create, and search break the pattern further. The names are readable, but the convention is mixed rather than uniform.

Tool Count5/5

At 15 tools, the set sits at the upper end of the well-scoped range but each tool has a distinct responsibility: task lifecycle, search, sub-resources, project/label management, context, and guidance. None feel redundant, and the count matches the breadth of the task-management domain.

Completeness3/5

Core task workflows are well covered: create, read, update, complete, reopen, archive, list, and search, plus comments, checklists, and attachments. Notable gaps remain: labels only support creation, archived tasks have no explicit restore path, and projects cannot be deleted or archived.

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