Get Atera agent

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint and idempotentHint, so the description does not need to repeat safety behavior. The description adds the 'one' singular result expectation and the numeric ID requirement, but does not disclose error/not-found behavior or return details. Consistent with annotations, adds modest extra context.

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?

One simple, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It communicates action, target, and identification method efficiently.

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 single-parameter read operation with readOnly and idempotent annotations, the description is nearly complete. 'Get one Atera agent' implies the returned entity, and the lack of an output schema is not a serious gap at this simplicity level. A bit more detail on not-found behavior would make it fully complete.

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%, so the description must compensate. The phrase 'by numeric agent ID' identifies the parameter as an agent identifier and notes it is numeric, which aligns with the integer type but largely restates the property name. For a single obvious parameter, this is minimally adequate but adds little beyond the schema.

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?

States a specific verb ('Get'), a specific resource ('Atera agent'), and a restrictive scope ('one', 'by numeric agent ID'). This cleanly distinguishes it from sibling tools like atera_agents_list, which fetches multiple agents.

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 implies the right use case: retrieve a single agent when its numeric ID is known, versus pulling a list. It does not explicitly name alternatives or exclusions, but the context is clear enough for an AI agent to select it appropriately.

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