edubase_get_quiz_skills

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

Annotations (readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, destructiveHint) already convey safety. However, the description adds no additional behavioral context, such as whether the response includes nested objects or pagination, which could be useful for agent execution.

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?

Extremely concise at 7 words, no filler. While it could benefit from a brief expansion on the return value, it meets the bar for minimal viable description.

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 simple read operation with one parameter and an output schema, the description is minimally adequate. However, it does not explain what 'skills' entail or the nature of the response, leaving some ambiguity resolved only by the output schema.

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 schema covers 100% of the parameter with a clear description ('Quiz identification string'). The description ('Get skills defined in a Quiz set') implies the parameter identifies the quiz, but does not add new meaning beyond the schema.

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' and resource 'skills defined in a Quiz set', clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools like edubase_get_quiz (quiz itself) and edubase_get_exam_skills (exam skills).

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 or when not to use it. For example, it doesn't clarify that this tool is for retrieving skills specifically associated with a quiz, not for adding or modifying skills.

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