Get Change Event Settings

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

Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint. The description adds behavioral details about pagination (page, per_page, metadata) and the endpoint, which is valuable beyond the annotations. No contradictions.

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 reasonably concise but includes redundant phrasing ('Get Values for Change Event Settings' followed by 'fetch the full details') and technical endpoint details that may not be essential. Could be more streamlined.

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?

No output schema exists, so the description partially compensates by stating 'Returns a paginated JSON array of Change Events' with pagination metadata. However, it lacks clarity on whether it returns settings or events, and does not describe the structure of each item. Adequate but incomplete.

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 parameters are fully described. The description mentions required parameters and pagination usage, but adds no semantics beyond what the schema provides. 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 'Get Values for Change Event Settings' but inconsistently refers to fetching 'full details of a specific Change Events' and returning 'a paginated JSON array of Change Events.' The endpoint suggests it retrieves settings for a project, not a specific event, causing confusion. The verb and resource are clear, but the description lacks precision.

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 siblings like list_change_events or update_the_change_event_settings_for_the_project. It only mentions required parameters, not use cases or exclusions.

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