get_ivr_theme

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

The annotations already provide readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint. The description adds the behavioral detail of retrieval by id or exact name, but does not disclose other behavioral traits like rate limits or authentication requirements. Since annotations cover safety and idempotency, the description's addition is moderate.

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 sentence that is direct and to the point. It contains no extraneous information and is front-loaded with the key action and resource.

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 retrieval tool with one parameter and an output schema, the description is mostly adequate. However, it could include a brief note about the expected output or any special behavior, though the existence of an output schema reduces the need for that.

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 has 0% coverage (no inline descriptions). The description explains that the 'theme' parameter is used to specify the id or exact name, which adds semantic meaning beyond the schema's type definition. This compensates for the lack of schema descriptions.

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 verb 'Retrieve' and the resource 'IVR theme', and specifies the lookup methods (by id or exact name). It distinguishes from the sibling 'list_ivr_themes' which would return multiple themes.

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 implicitly differentiates retrieval by id or exact name, but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives like list_ivr_themes. No when-not or alternative tool guidance is provided.

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