get_mcp_tool
Get one tool schema, parent server, endpoint, availability, inferred risk and parent installation instructions.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes |
Get one tool schema, parent server, endpoint, availability, inferred risk and parent installation instructions.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries full burden but only lists return fields without explaining behavior (e.g., error handling, idempotency, permissions, or what 'inferred risk' means). No side effects or prerequisites are mentioned.
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?
The description is a single concise sentence with no redundancy. It is front-loaded with the core action. However, a slightly more structured format (e.g., listing return items) could improve readability without adding length.
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?
Given the absence of an output schema, the description does not fully explain return values like 'inferred risk' or 'availability'. Error cases and input constraints are missing. More detail would be needed for complete understanding.
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?
The only parameter 'id' is a string with no format, example, or additional context in the description. Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description does not add meaning beyond implying it identifies the tool.
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 clearly states the tool retrieves schema, server, endpoint, availability, risk, and installation instructions for a single tool. It uses a specific verb 'Get' and identifies the resource (one tool). However, it could better differentiate from siblings like get_mcp_server or search_mcp_tools.
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?
No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as search_mcp_tools or get_mcp_server. The description lacks context for when this tool is appropriate or when to avoid it.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Add one secure layer between your agents and this server.
Each tool targets a distinct operation: checking endpoints, comparing servers, retrieving install instructions, getting endpoint/server/tool details, or searching. No two tools have overlapping purposes.
All tools follow a verb_noun pattern in snake_case (e.g., check_mcp_endpoint, search_mcp_tools). The naming is uniform and predictable.
With 8 tools, the set covers all necessary query, retrieval, and search functions for an MCP registry without excess. The count feels well-scoped.
The tools cover all major read operations for the registry domain, including retrieval of endpoints, servers, tools, and search. Minor gaps like update/delete operations are absent but consistent with a supposedly static index.