alcove_project_get

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

No annotations are provided to indicate read-only behavior or safety. The description does not disclose any behavioral traits such as idempotency, authorization needs, or what happens if the alias does not exist. The tool is likely a safe read operation, but the description fails to confirm this.

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 sentence 'Get a global project alias.' which is extremely concise but lacks necessary detail. Under-specification is not the same as conciseness; the description should include more context to be helpful, such as what the output is or how parameters work.

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?

The tool has an output schema, but the description does not mention what is returned. With 3 parameters (none described) and no usage guidance, the description is incomplete for an AI agent to select and invoke this tool correctly. It covers only the basic purpose.

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 no parameter descriptions in the schema. The tool description does not add any meaning to the 3 parameters (home, alias, workspace). The description only mentions 'alias' implicitly in the purpose, but does not explain default values or roles. This is insufficient for correct invocation.

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?

Description 'Get a global project alias' clearly states the verb (Get) and the resource (global project alias). It distinguishes this tool from sibling tools like alcove_project_add, find, list, remove, etc., as it retrieves by alias.

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 guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives. However, the purpose implies it's for retrieving a project by its alias, which is a common use case. No exclusions or alternative suggestions are provided.

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