get_version

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the behavioral burden. The verb 'Get' implies a safe read-only operation, but the description does not disclose what 'version information' includes or what the response format will be. It offers basic behavior but lacks richer context.

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 entire description is a single sentence that gets straight to the point. Every word contributes meaning, and the resource is front-loaded.

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 the simplicity of the tool — no parameters, no annotations, no output schema — the description is nearly complete. A slight gap is that 'version information' could mean a simple string or a structured object, but the purpose is clear enough for an agent to invoke the tool and interpret the returned data.

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 tool has zero parameters and schema description coverage is 100%, so no parameter documentation is needed. Per baseline for 0-param tools, the description sufficiently avoids any parameter 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?

The description uses a direct verb 'Get' and clearly identifies the resource: version information of the ToT MCP server. It is unambiguous and distinct from all sibling tools, none of which relate to version retrieval.

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 context is clear: this tool is for retrieving server version information. No alternatives or exclusions are needed because no sibling tool serves a similar purpose. The absence of explicit when-to-use guidance is acceptable given the unique, self-evident function.

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