Show Project Distribution Group

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

Annotations already provide readOnlyHint, destructiveHint, idempotentHint, so the safety profile is clear. The description adds that the tool returns a JSON object and gives the API endpoint, but does not disclose additional behavioral traits beyond what annotations convey.

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 concise with four sentences that efficiently cover purpose, usage, return type, and required parameters. Every sentence adds value, and it is front-loaded with the most important information.

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?

Given the rich annotations and full schema coverage, the description adequately covers what the tool does, how to use it (required params), and the return format (JSON). It is complete for a read-only fetch tool, though it could optionally note the 'extended' view parameter for additional 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?

Input schema has 100% description coverage, so the schema already documents all parameters. The description only reiterates required parameters without adding new semantic meaning. With full schema coverage, a score of 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 clearly states 'Show detail on a specified Project Distribution Group' using a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes this from sibling tools like list, update, delete by focusing on fetching full details of a single record by identifier.

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 explicitly instructs to use this tool to fetch full details of a specific Directory records by its identifier, and lists required parameters. While it doesn't mention when not to use it or compare with alternatives, the context from sibling tools (list, update, delete) makes the usage clear.

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