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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. While 'Get' implies a read operation, the description does not disclose behavior such as how include_content affects the response, what happens when a template is not found, or any side effects. The version note is irrelevant to behavior.

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 very short and front-loaded, with the primary purpose in the first sentence. However, the second sentence 'v0.4.0 Unified Prompt Templates feature' is extraneous and provides no operational value, slightly reducing conciseness.

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?

The tool is simple and has an output schema, but the description lacks usage guidelines and does not address all parameters (especially user_uuid). It is minimally complete for a basic get-by-ID operation, but not fully sufficient for an agent to handle edge cases or choose among 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?

The schema descriptions cover template_id and include_content, but user_uuid has no description. The tool description does not clarify any parameters or add meaning beyond the schema; it merely reiterates the ID concept, leaving the user_uuid parameter underspecified.

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 'Get a specific prompt template by ID' clearly specifies the verb (Get), resource (prompt template), and unique identifier (ID), distinguishing it from sibling tools like list_prompt_templates and export_prompt_template.

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 gives no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like list_prompt_templates or export_prompt_template. Usage is only implied by the phrase 'by ID', but there is no clear context or exclusion criteria.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.