ytptube_get_preset
Retrieve a download preset by numeric ID to examine its configuration.
Instructions
Read a download preset by numeric ID.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes |
Retrieve a download preset by numeric ID to examine its configuration.
Read a download preset by numeric ID.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds the context that it reads a specific preset but doesn't disclose any additional behaviors such as error handling or return format.
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 wasted words. It conveys the essential information 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?
The tool is simple (1 parameter), and annotations are rich, but the description doesn't specify the return value or any error behavior. For a getter with no output schema, this leaves some ambiguity about what the agent can expect.
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?
With 0% schema coverage in the description, the phrase 'by numeric ID' directly maps the id parameter to the preset identifier, but it doesn't add much beyond the schema's integer type. It confirms the ID's purpose but lacks further detail like validation or related constraints.
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 a specific verb ('Read') and resource ('download preset') with the scope ('by numeric ID'). This distinguishes it from sibling preset tools like create_preset, patch_preset, and list_presets.
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 usage when you have a numeric preset ID and need to fetch that preset, but it provides no explicit guidance about when to prefer this over list_presets or other alternatives. There are no exclusions or prerequisites mentioned.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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