wordpress_get_sidebar

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full responsibility. It only states 'Get details' without disclosing the return format, whether the sidebar must exist, error behavior, or what 'details' includes. This is insufficient for a tool with no output schema.

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 extremely concise: one short sentence with no filler. It is front-loaded and easy to parse, though it sacrifices informativeness for brevity.

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?

Given the lack of annotations, output schema, and parameter descriptions, the tool definition is incomplete. The agent knows it can get a sidebar, but not what fields will be returned or what the id parameter expects. It is functional only for basic selection, not reliable invocation.

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?

The schema has one required parameter 'id' with 0% description coverage. The description does not explain what the id represents (e.g., sidebar ID string, slug, etc.) or how to obtain it. Since the description is the only source of parameter meaning, it fails to clarify.

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 the specific verb 'Get' with the resource 'sidebar' and indicates it targets a specific sidebar, distinguishing it from the plural sibling tool 'wordpress_get_sidebars'. However, it does not explicitly mention 'by ID' or clarify the difference from the plural variant.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like wordpress_get_sidebars, nor any mention of prerequisites or context. Agents must infer that this is for retrieving a single sidebar while the plural tool lists sidebars.

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