discord_get_member

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure, yet it reveals nothing beyond what the verb 'Get' implies about read-only intent. It doesn't address error behavior for missing members, auth requirements, rate limits, or why guild_id is optional/nullable, leaving an agent without expectations for edge-case calls.

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 single sentence is compact, front-loaded with the verb, and contains zero filler words. It is under-specified in substance, but conciseness and structure themselves are clean, which is a structural strength rather than a weakness.

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?

An output schema is present, which documents return values and reduces the burden. However, for a tool with two parameters and many sibling member-related tools, the description is too thin: it doesn't clarify when the member_id alone suffices, how guild_id affects the lookup, or what unique value this tool provides over discord_search_members and discord_get_member_permissions.

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 0%, and the description adds no meaning to member_id or guild_id. It never explains that member_id identifies a guild-scoped user, whether guild_id is required to resolve the member, or the distinction between these parameters, so it completely fails to compensate for the absent schema descriptions.

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 uses a clear, specific verb ('Get') and resource ('details for a guild member'), making the primary action unambiguous. However, it doesn't distinguish itself from siblings like discord_search_members, discord_list_members, or discord_get_member_permissions, leaving an agent to infer the distinction from tool names.

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 given about when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description provides no exclusions, no conditions, and no mention that discord_search_members or discord_list_members should be preferred in other situations.

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