Contract Testing: Get Latest Pacticipant Version

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint. The description adds context about the optional tag filter and that omitting it returns the overall latest version. No contradictions found.

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 very short and to the point, with a clear first sentence. However, it redundantly lists parameters in a separate section when the schema already defines them. This adds unnecessary verbosity.

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 retrieval tool with two parameters, full schema coverage, and annotations, the description provides sufficient context. It explains the core functionality and the effect of the optional tag. Lack of output schema is not a major issue here.

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 coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description repeats parameter information from the schema without adding significant new semantics. For example, the tag parameter description is nearly identical to the schema's description.

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 clearly states the tool retrieves the latest version of a pacticipant, optionally filtered by tag. It distinguishes from sibling tools like contract-testing_get_pacticipant_version or contract-testing_list_pacticipant_versions by specifying 'latest' and optional tag filter.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as contract-testing_get_pacticipant_version or contract-testing_list_pacticipant_versions. It does not mention any exclusions or prerequisites.

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