kaiten_get_select_value

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only says 'Get', implying a read operation, but does not describe error behavior, permissions, or how property_id and value_id relate. This leaves meaningful uncertainty about what the tool does beyond the most basic read intent.

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 six-word sentence with the verb and resource front-loaded. There is no redundant wording or unnecessary detail. It is appropriately concise for the information it conveys.

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 two-parameter get operation with full schema coverage, this is nearly adequate, but it omits the Kaiten-specific context: what a select value is, why property_id is required, and what the response contains. Since there is no output schema, the description should add at least a clarifying clause about the relationship between the two IDs and the returned object.

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 covers both parameters with descriptions, so the baseline is 3. The description's 'by ID' adds marginal context but does not clarify the relationship between property_id and value_id. No additional semantic value is provided beyond what the schema already states.

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 names a specific verb ('Get'), a specific resource ('select value'), and a selection mechanism ('by ID'). It distinguishes from sibling list_select_values by emphasizing 'single' and from create/update/delete_select_value by the 'Get' verb. It could be even stronger with an explicit alternative, but the core purpose is clear.

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 is provided about when to use this tool versus alternatives like kaiten_list_select_values or kaiten_create_select_value. There is no mention of prerequisites, such as needing a property_id, or when a caller should choose a different operation. The agent must infer usage entirely from the name and schema.

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