get_downloads_feeds_feed_id_items

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

No annotations exist, so the description must disclose behavior. It lists error codes (e.g., feed_not_found) and states the return of 'all' items. However, it omits details like pagination, sorting, or whether items are mutated, which are relevant for safe usage.

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—one sentence plus error codes—without unnecessary words. The main action is front-loaded, making it easy to scan.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be described. However, the description is minimal and lacks context about the scope of 'all' items (e.g., pagination, limits). Error codes add value, but overall completeness is adequate but not thorough.

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%, meaning the description fails to add meaning to the feed_id parameter beyond the schema. It does not explain its format, source, or relationship to other tools, which is necessary given the low coverage.

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 it returns the collection of all DownloadFeedItems for a given DownloadFeed, using a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like get_downloads_feeds (returns feeds) and get_downloads_feeds_id (returns a specific feed).

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 lacks explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It implicitly suggests use when needing items for a feed, but no when-not-to-use or prerequisite information is provided.

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