Get GitLab group

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

The annotations (readOnlyHint: true, openWorldHint: true, idempotentHint: true, destructiveHint: false) declare the safety profile. The description adds metadata context but doesn't contradict the annotations. However, it does not fully cover richer behavioral aspects such as exact response shape.

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?

A single sentence with no filler; every word adds meaning.

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?

Output schema is available and there are no nested objects. The operation is simple with four params, and the description covers the essence even though the optional booleans are not fully defined.

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?

Only the required 'group' parameter is described ('GitLab group full path'), giving 25% schema coverage. The optional booleans (statistics, with_projects, root_storage_statistics) have no description and the description does not compensate for this gap.

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?

Description states 'Get GitLab group or workspace with visibility, project, sharing, and permission metadata,' which is a specific verb+resource and mentions the metadata returned. It distinguishes from sibling tools like list_groups because it fetches a single entity rather than listing.

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 vs alternatives such as list_groups or get_group_member. It implies direct fetch but lacks explicit exclusions or decision rules.

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