get_vlan

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

The verb 'Get' indicates a read-only operation, which is the primary behavioral trait. However, with no annotations provided, the description does not disclose potential error behavior, permissions, or the format of the response, leaving some transparency burden unmet for a tool with no annotation support.

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 front-loads the verb and resource. It contains no superfluous words and communicates the essential purpose effectively.

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 the tool's simplicity—one required parameter, no output schema, and no annotations—the description is sufficiently complete for an agent to understand its basic purpose. It could optionally mention the return value, but the low complexity makes the current description adequate.

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 description says 'by ID', which gives semantic meaning to the required 'id' parameter beyond the schema's simple integer type. However, with 0% schema description coverage, the description only minimally compensates by confirming the parameter's role, without explaining the ID's source or constraints.

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' with the resource 'VLAN' and scope 'by ID', clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools such as list_vlans or create_vlan. It unambiguously states that it fetches a single VLAN based on its identifier.

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 phrase 'by ID' implies the tool should be used when a specific VLAN identifier is known, but it does not explicitly mention alternatives like list_vlans or provide when-not-to-use guidance. The usage context is implied rather than clearly articulated.

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