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

The readOnlyHint annotation already establishes that this is a safe read operation, and the description aligns with that by saying "Get." The description adds useful version-scoping context but does not disclose additional behavioral details such as response contents, error behavior, or prerequisites.

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 that leads with the action and resource, then gives clarifying examples. There is no redundant or filler content.

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 simple read operation with three fully documented required parameters, the description is nearly complete. It could be improved by explicitly distinguishing this from get_tenant_template or mentioning how to discover available versions, but nothing essential to invoking the tool is missing.

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%, so the parameters tenant_id, template_id, and version are already documented in the schema. The description only repeats the version value examples that the schema already provides, adding no significant meaning beyond it.

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 a specific verb and resource: "Get a specific version of a tenant notification template." It conveys the uniqueness of this tool compared to simpler template retrieval, but it does not explicitly name or contrast sibling tools such as get_tenant_template or list_tenant_templates.

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 this tool is for retrieving a particular template version, with examples like "latest, published, or v1." However, it does not explicitly state when to choose this over sibling tools or when another tool such as get_tenant_template would be more appropriate.

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