acedatacloud_get_api_spec

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

With no annotations, the description adds critical behavioral context: 'No token required' indicating no authentication needed. It also describes the return fields (definition, method, stage, cost). Missing details like rate limits or error handling, but sufficient for basic transparency.

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?

Two concise sentences with no unnecessary words. Front-loaded with key action and outputs. Perfectly sized for the tool's simplicity.

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 lookup tool with an output schema, the description covers purpose, parameter, basic behavior, and authentication. Lacks details on error conditions or rate limits, but adequate for effective use.

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 coverage is 100% with one parameter 'path' and a clear example. The description adds meaning by explaining what the tool returns (definition, method, stage, cost), complementing the schema's parameter description.

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 verb 'Get', the resource 'one API endpoint's OpenAPI spec', and includes the specific outputs (definition, method, stage, billing cost). It distinguishes from sibling tool 'acedatacloud_list_apis' which lists APIs, not a single spec.

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 does not provide explicit when or when-not to use this tool versus alternatives. It implies use for retrieving a specific API endpoint spec by path, but no comparative guidance.

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