get_lovelace_dashboard

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It correctly indicates a read operation ('Fetch') and mentions WebSocket, but does not disclose potential size of the returned config or error handling behaviors. Adequate for a simple fetch, but could add more 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 description is concise with a clear structure: one sentence explaining the purpose, followed by an args section. It front-loads the key information and only includes essential details.

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?

The tool has no output schema, so the description should explain what is returned. It does not mention the format or structure of the dashboard config. Parameter documentation is good, but missing output context makes it partially incomplete.

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 0%, so the description must compensate. It explains that url_path is a dashboard slug and clarifies the default None for Overview, adding meaning beyond the schema's 'anyOf' type definition.

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 'Fetch' and the resource 'full Lovelace dashboard config', and it specifies the method 'via WebSocket'. It distinguishes from siblings like 'get_lovelace_view' by indicating it retrieves the entire dashboard, not a single view.

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 explains how to use the url_path parameter with examples (None for Overview, slug for custom dashboard), but it does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'get_lovelace_view' or 'save_lovelace_dashboard'.

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