get_product

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must convey behavioral traits. It implies a read operation ('Get full detail') but does not specify whether the product must exist, error handling, authentication requirements, or the structure of the returned data. Basic transparency is achieved, but more detail would be beneficial.

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, clear sentence that immediately conveys the purpose. It is front-loaded with the action and resource, with no unnecessary words. Every word earns its place.

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 has no output schema, yet the description does not explain what 'full detail' includes (e.g., all product fields). For a tool with many sibling tools and a single required parameter, the description should provide more context about the response to ensure the agent knows what to expect.

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 only parameter, product_id, is described as 'numeric product ID' in the description, aligning with its integer type in the schema. However, the schema has 0% description coverage, so the description adds minimal meaning beyond the type and name. For a simple ID parameter, this is acceptable but not exceptional.

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 specific verb ('Get') and resource ('full detail for one product'), clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools like list_products (which lists multiple products) and get_product_inventory (which gets inventory details only). It uniquely identifies the tool's function.

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 clearly states the context: use when you need full details for a single product by its numeric ID. No explicit when-not-to-use or alternative guidance is given, but the sibling tool names (e.g., list_products, search_products) implicitly provide differentiation.

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