get_referral_code

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

No annotations are supplied, so the description carries the full burden. The 'Get' verb and the stated return content (code and link) imply a non-mutating read, but nothing is said about auth requirements, whether the account must be enrolled in the program, or what happens when no referral program is active. Minimum viable disclosure for a simple getter.

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?

A single sentence with zero filler, front-loaded with the verb and the resource. Every clause earns its place by naming both returned artifacts and the program scope.

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?

With no output schema present, the description does supply the return contents (code and link), which is the key thing an agent needs. It is slightly thin on failure/eligibility behavior, but for a parameterless lookup tool it is close to complete.

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 takes zero parameters, which is the baseline-4 case; there is nothing for the description to clarify beyond the schema. No parameter semantics are missing because none exist.

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?

Specific verb (Get) plus two named resources (referral code and link) scoped to a named program, so the agent knows exactly what comes back. No sibling tool (profiles, rules, filters, policies, logs, analytics, schedules, devices, entitlements) overlaps with referral functionality, so the boundary is unambiguous.

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?

There is no explicit when-to-use statement or mention of alternatives, but for a zero-parameter getter with no competing sibling the usage is strongly implied by the name and description. Adequate, but the definition never states the condition under which an agent should call it.

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