edubase_get_quiz_settings

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

The description is consistent with the annotations (readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false) and does not suggest any write or destructive effect. It adds little context beyond those annotations, such as prerequisites or return behavior, but there is no annotation contradiction.

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 short sentence that directly names the action and subject with no redundant wording. It is front-loaded and immediately scannable, making it highly efficient for an 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?

For a single-parameter, read-only tool with a clear schema and output schema, the description provides sufficient information to invoke it correctly. It falls short only by not clarifying the relationship to similarly named sibling tools or defining what 'Quiz set' specifically means, but these gaps are minor given the tool's simplicity.

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, 'quiz', is described in the input schema as 'Quiz identification string'. Since schema description coverage is 100%, the description adds no additional meaning to the parameter, so the baseline score of 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 clearly identifies a read operation ('get') targeting a distinct resource ('settings of a Quiz set'). It distinguishes the tool from broader retrieval operations like edubase_get_quiz, though it does not explicitly name that sibling or explain the difference.

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 is provided about when to use this tool over related alternatives such as edubase_get_quiz or the settings-modifier tools (edubase_put_quiz_settings, edubase_patch_quiz_settings). The intended usage context must be inferred entirely from the tool name and description.

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