Retrieve Environmental

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

The description internally contradicts by stating 'Retrieves' but then describing an update/restore operation. Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint=false and destructiveHint=false, so no additional behavioral insight is added; the description only adds confusion.

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 redundant and verbose, containing conflicting statements. It could be streamlined to clearly state the restore operation and parameters without the misleading 'retrieve' and 'update Incidents' language.

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 is provided, and the description only vaguely mentions 'returns the modified object on success'. It lacks context about what an 'Environmental' is and the restore procedure, leaving the agent with incomplete information.

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% with each parameter described. The description merely repeats 'Required parameters: project_id, id' and fails to explain the optional incident_id parameter or how parameters relate to the restore action.

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 first claims to 'Retrieve' but then contradicts by saying 'Update' and 'Updates the specified Incidents'. It also mentions 'Recycled Environmental' but then talks about 'Incidents'. This confusion obscures the true purpose of restoring a recycled environmental.

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?

No guidance provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like create_environmental, update_environmental, or destroy_environmental. The description does not clarify its specific role in the recycle bin context.

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