dataset_download_file

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

No annotations provided; description only mentions returning a download URL. Missing behavioral traits such as authentication needs, error handling, or file size limits. The description does not compensate for the lack of annotations.

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?

Description is concise and front-loaded with purpose, but could include more useful context without becoming verbose. The arg list is clear.

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?

Given simple string parameters and output schema presence, the description is minimally adequate but lacks context on prerequisites, error scenarios, or behavior under different conditions.

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%, so description should add meaning. It lists parameters with minimal context (e.g., 'Owner dataset username') but does not define 'dataset_slug' or 'file_name' format, leaving ambiguity.

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?

Clearly states the action ('Download a single file from a dataset') and the output ('Returns download URL'), distinguishing it from sibling tools like dataset_download (whole dataset) and dataset_files (list files).

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 like dataset_download, nor any prerequisites or limitations. Implied usage but lacks explicit differentiation.

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