get_action

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

With no annotations, the description carries the behavioral burden. 'Get' signals a read-only operation and 'full details' indicates the response contains comprehensive action data, but it does not disclose error behavior, authentication needs, or what fields constitute 'full details'.

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?

One concise sentence that is front-loaded with the verb and resource; every word contributes, with zero filler or redundancy.

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?

The tool is simple (one required parameter, no output schema), and the description gives the basic get-by-ID contract. However, the absence of any return structure detail or error semantics leaves an agent uncertain about the response shape, especially since no output schema exists.

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 the description must add meaning to action_id. It only says 'by ID', which mostly restates the parameter name and does not explain the ID format, its source, or accepted values.

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 the specific verb 'Get' with the resource 'action' and the qualifier 'single action by ID', clearly distinguishing it from list_actions (plural) and get_event (different resource). It states exactly what the tool does without tautology.

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?

The phrasing 'single action by ID' provides clear context for when to invoke: when an agent has a specific action_id and needs full details. It implies the distinction from list_actions for bulk retrieval, though it does not explicitly name alternatives or state when-not-to-use.

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