get_cwe_children

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses the return format ('Dictionary with Children array or error information') and mentions view filtering, but does not clarify whether results are direct-only, error conditions, or authentication requirements. This is adequate for a simple getter but not richer.

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 front-loaded with the main purpose and followed by clear Args/Returns sections. Each sentence adds value without redundancy, maintaining a compact and organized structure.

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 low-complexity getter with an output schema, the description covers the essential purpose, parameters, and return format. The main gap is the lack of explicit usage guidance relative to similar siblings, but the tool definition is generally sufficient for correct selection and invocation.

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%, but the description fully compensates by explaining both parameters: cwe_id can be with or without 'CWE-', and view is optional for filtering relationships. This adds meaningful context beyond the schema's basic string types.

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 'Get children of a specified CWE weakness, filtered by view' with a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like get_cwe_parents and get_cwe_descendants by using 'children' to indicate direct relationships.

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 implies usage for retrieving children of a CWE, but it does not explicitly mention when to use this tool over get_cwe_descendants or how view filtering should be applied. No alternatives or exclusions are named.

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