Get Stream Service Settings

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

The description adds no behavioral information beyond what annotations already convey (readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false). It merely restates that the tool 'gets' settings, which is redundant with the readOnlyHint. No additional context is provided about return format, side effects, or conditions.

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 sentence, front-loaded with the action, and contains no unnecessary words. It is appropriately concise for a simple, no-parameter getter.

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 getter with no parameters and no output schema, the description adequately conveys that the tool returns the current stream service settings. However, it does not elaborate on the nature or format of those settings, which would be helpful for an agent expecting to parse the response. Overall, it is mostly complete but lacks minor detail.

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 tool has zero parameters, and the schema coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 4. The description does not need to compensate for missing parameter information, as there are no parameters to describe. The description correctly implies no inputs are required.

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 'Gets the current stream service settings' uses a specific verb (Gets) and resource (stream service settings), clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools like obs-set-stream-service-settings and other getters. It is unambiguous and fully identifies the tool's purpose.

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: use this tool when you need to read or retrieve the current stream service settings. The get/set distinction with the sibling tool provides clear context, though it does not explicitly state exclusions or alternatives. No explicit when-not-to-use guidance exists, but the context is sufficient.

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