redmine_news_get

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the burden of conveying the side-effect profile. The explicit GET method and 'Get' verb indicate a read-only operation, but there is no mention of error behavior, authentication needs, or response details. This is adequate for a minimal read endpoint but not rich.

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, front-loaded sentence with no filler. It efficiently provides the action, resource, and endpoint without redundant explanation.

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 one-parameter read endpoint, the description covers the essential call shape: method, resource, id, and JSON format. However, it omits contrast with redmine_news_list and does not mention auth or error behavior, which matters more because no annotations or output schema are present.

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?

Although schema_description_coverage is 0%, the path template /news/:id.json communicates that id is a URL path parameter, which is meaningful beyond the schema's type and requiredness. With only one parameter, this is sufficient for an agent to understand how to supply it.

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 states the specific operation ('Get news item') and the exact endpoint, clearly identifying the resource and HTTP method. It is immediately distinguishable from sibling news tools like redmine_news_list and redmine_news_create.

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 gives no guidance on when to use this tool instead of redmine_news_list or other news-related tools. There are no alternatives mentioned, no prerequisites, and no context about when a single item lookup is appropriate versus listing.

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