recipe_timeline_get_one

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

With no annotations, the description should disclose behavioral traits. The word 'Get' implies a read operation, but no details about side effects, permissions, rate limits, or data returned are given. The transparency is minimal.

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, but it lacks substance and is under-specified. Every sentence should add value, but here it merely repeats the name and endpoint. It is not a model of conciseness; it is insufficient.

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 no output schema, the description should explain what the tool returns. It does not. Also, with many sibling tools, it provides no context about how this tool fits into the workflow. Completeness is severely lacking.

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 input schema has one parameter (item_id) with no description in the schema (0% coverage), and the tool description adds no explanation of what this ID represents. The parameter name is vaguely self-explanatory, but the description fails to clarify its role or format beyond the schema.

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 'Get One' and shows the endpoint, which indicates retrieving a single timeline event. However, it is essentially a restatement of the tool name and does not elaborate on the resource type or scope, making it barely adequate.

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 like recipe_timeline_get_all or recipe_timeline_create_one. The description simply implies retrieval by ID but lacks context or prerequisites.

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