get_workspace

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the burden. 'Get details' implies a read-only operation, but the description does not mention possible error conditions, required permissions, or precisely which details are returned. A get operation is generally low-risk, but the description does not go beyond the obvious implication.

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 a single focused sentence, directly front-loading the operation and its object. Every word adds necessary meaning, and there is no redundant information.

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 one-parameter get tool, the description is minimally viable: it identifies the resource and how to select it. However, there is no output schema and the description does not state what form the 'details' take, any error behavior, or access requirements. Several small gaps remain.

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 no parameter descriptions (0% coverage), so the description must compensate. It only restates 'by id' in relation to workspace_id, without clarifying ID format, source, or validation. The single parameter is minimally explained, so value above the schema is marginal.

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 clear verb ('Get') and target resource ('details of a workspace') with an explicit lookup key ('by id'). It is easily distinguished from sibling tools like list_workspaces or create_workspace because it specifies a singular fetch operation by identifier.

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 when to use it: when you already have a workspace_id and want its details. However, it does not explicitly mention alternatives or when not to use it, such as preferring list_workspaces when you need multiple workspaces. Usage context is present but mostly implicit.

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