Get Prowlarr Indexer

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states the basic retrieval function, omitting any details on idempotency, side effects, authentication needs, or error handling. The optional pagination and filtering parameters in the schema are not addressed.

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 at one sentence, clearly stating the core function. However, it is overly minimal and could be expanded to include key guidance without becoming verbose. It effectively communicates the primary purpose but lacks supporting context.

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 complexity (11 parameters, no output schema, no annotations, many siblings), the description is grossly incomplete. It fails to cover parameter semantics, return format, error scenarios, or usage context, forcing the agent to infer crucial details.

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%, yet the description only hints at the 'id' parameter. None of the 10 optional parameters (like 'to', 'from', 'page', 'limit', 'cursor', 'detail', 'fields', etc.) are explained, leaving the agent without guidance on their purpose or usage.

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 'Return', the resource 'one Prowlarr indexer', and the method 'by id'. This is specific and distinguishes it from the sibling 'get_indexers' which would return 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 provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'get_indexers' or other sibling tools. It does not mention exclusions or prerequisites.

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