get_email

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

No annotations provided, and the description is too brief to disclose behavioral traits (e.g., scope of 'detailed' information, performance, or side effects). Minimal value added beyond the tool name.

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 short (5 words) but lacks depth. It's efficient but not optimally informative for an AI agent.

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?

With no output schema and no annotations, the description is minimally adequate for a simple retrieval tool. It does not specify what 'detailed' includes, but the context of email ID retrieval is clear.

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 has 100% coverage for the single parameter 'id' with description 'Email ID'. The description adds no additional meaning, so baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 'Get detailed email information' clearly indicates retrieving detailed info for an email, using verb 'get' and resource 'email information'. However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like get_email_stats or list_emails.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as get_email_stats or list_emails. The description lacks any context for selection.

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