kaiten_get_sd_settings

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

The description clearly implies a read-only fetch of the current settings, which is useful since no annotations are provided. However, it does not disclose the response shape, permission requirements, or whether the settings returned are scoped to the authenticated user. It is transparent about the core behavior but not fully detailed.

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, direct sentence with no filler or redundant phrasing. It is appropriately sized for a parameterless getter and immediately states the action and target resource.

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 parameterless getter, the description is sufficient to invoke the tool, but it does not explain what the returned settings contain or how they relate to sibling tools. There is no output schema, so the description could have added more context about the return value.

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 input schema has no parameters and 100% schema description coverage, so there is nothing for the description to add about parameter meaning. The baseline of 4 applies because zero parameters makes parameter documentation unnecessary.

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 uses a specific verb and resource: 'Get current Service Desk settings.' The word 'current' signals a read-only snapshot and helps distinguish this from kaiten_update_sd_settings and kaiten_get_sd_stats. It is not a tautology, though it could be slightly more specific about which settings are included.

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 gives no guidance about when to use this tool versus alternatives such as kaiten_update_sd_settings or kaiten_get_sd_stats. There is no mention of prerequisites, when not to use it, or what makes it preferable to a sibling tool.

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