subscription_templates_get

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

No annotations are provided, so the description itself must signal behavioral traits. 'Get' clearly indicates a read/lookup operation with no side effects, but the description does not disclose return format, error behavior, or any special handling. This is adequate 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 focused sentence with the verb, resource, and lookup key front-loaded. There is no filler, redundancy, or unnecessary 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?

For a one-parameter read operation, the description combined with the full schema is largely sufficient for an agent to invoke the tool. The absence of an output schema and annotations is partially mitigated by the simplicity of the operation, though some context about what a subscription template is or what to expect back would improve completeness.

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%, and the single uuid parameter is already documented as 'Template UUID'. The description's 'by UUID' adds no semantic meaning beyond what the schema provides, so the baseline score of 3 applies.

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 uses a specific verb ('Get'), names the resource ('subscription template'), and identifies the lookup key ('by UUID'), making the tool's core purpose unambiguous. It is distinguishable from subscription_templates_list, create, update, and delete, though it does not explicitly differentiate itself from other sibling getter tools.

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 versus alternatives such as subscription_templates_list or subscriptions_get_by_id. The only implied use case is having a UUID and needing a subscription template; no prerequisites, exclusions, or alternative routing are provided.

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