Get Drop file metadata

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint and openWorldHint, signaling a safe read operation. The description adds no additional behavioral context beyond what annotations provide, but it also does not contradict them. Given the annotations, the description is sufficient but minimal.

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 concise sentence that directly states the tool's function. It is front-loaded and contains no filler, earning a perfect score for conciseness.

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?

This is a simple read tool with one parameter and no output schema. The description states the purpose adequately, but it omits how to obtain a valid file_id and what metadata fields will be returned. Given the simplicity, the description is minimally acceptable but lacks helpful context.

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 a single required parameter, file_id, with no description, and the tool description does not mention or explain it. With 0% schema description coverage, the description should compensate by clarifying what file_id is, but it only says 'one Drop file', which is implicit. The parameter name is self-explanatory, but no added semantic meaning is provided.

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 'Get metadata for one Drop file', with a specific verb ('Get'), resource ('Drop file metadata'), and scope ('one Drop file'). This distinguishes it from sibling tools like drop_files_list (list) and drop_file_delete (delete).

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?

No explicit when-to-use or alternative guidance is provided. The intended usage is implied by the tool name and description: use when you need metadata for a specific file ID. However, it does not mention that file IDs can be obtained via drop_files_list, which would be helpful.

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