grab_release

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of disclosing behavioral traits. It only says 'Send', which implies a mutating action, but it does not disclose side effects (e.g., adding to the queue), prerequisites (a configured download client), or failure behavior. This is a significant gap for an action tool.

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 or redundancy. Every word earns its place, and the core verb and resource appear first.

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 two-parameter tool with fully documented parameters, the description plus schema is largely complete: it explains the source of the inputs, the action, and the destination. The absence of an output schema and annotations is not critical here, though a note on expected side effects 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 100%, so the schema already documents both parameters. The description adds minimal semantic value beyond reinforcing that both guid and indexer_id come from search_releases, which matches the schema descriptions. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 a specific action ('Send') with a clear resource ('a release'), source ('from search_releases'), and destination ('to the download client'). This distinguishes it from sibling tools like grab_queue_item, which operate on queue items rather than search results.

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 intended workflow ('send a release from search_releases') but provides no explicit guidance on when to prefer this over alternatives such as grab_queue_item, nor any exclusions or prerequisites. The usage context is clear enough to infer, but not stated.

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