Vibe Board VE

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden. It discloses that it returns all task fields including timestamps, metadata, and relationships, and specifies error behavior for non-existent tasks. This adds valuable context beyond basic retrieval, though it could mention permissions or rate limits.

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 front-loaded with the core purpose, followed by return details and error handling in two efficient sentences. Every sentence adds value without redundancy, making it appropriately sized and structured.

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 tool's low complexity (single parameter, no annotations, no output schema), the description is mostly complete. It explains what it does, what it returns, and error conditions. However, without an output schema, it could benefit from more detail on return format, but it's sufficient for basic use.

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 100%, so the schema already documents the task_id parameter. The description adds no additional meaning beyond what's in the schema, such as format examples or constraints, but doesn't need to compensate for gaps.

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 states the specific action ('Fetch a single task by ID') and resource ('task'), distinguishing it from siblings like board_get_tasks (plural) or board_get_activity. It specifies it returns a single task, not multiple.

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 description implies usage by mentioning 'Returns an error if the task doesn't exist,' suggesting it's for retrieving existing tasks. However, it doesn't explicitly state when to use this versus board_get_tasks or other retrieval tools, nor does it provide prerequisites or exclusions.

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