batch_download

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

No annotations exist, so description alone must convey behavior. It discloses the tool returns download URLs and metadata and explicitly states non-streaming behavior. However, it lacks details on permissions, side effects, or error conditions.

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?

Two sentences with no redundant information. Every part serves a purpose: stating the function, returned data, and a key behavioral constraint.

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?

For a simple tool with one parameter, the description covers the essential purpose and return value. It lacks details on authentication or response format but is adequate given the low complexity and no output schema.

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 100% for the single parameter (job_id), and the description adds minimal extra meaning beyond 'batch job identifier'. Baseline 3 is appropriate as schema does most of the work.

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 tool retrieves download information for a completed batch job, using specific verb 'Get' and resource 'download information'. It effectively distinguishes from sibling tools like batch_list_jobs and batch_submit_job.

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 explicitly mentions the tool does NOT stream file content, providing a key usage constraint. However, it does not explicitly state when to use it vs alternatives, though 'completed batch job' implies a prerequisite.

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