kaiten_get_user_timer

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 restates the get-by-ID operation and gives no detail about side effects, authentication requirements, error behavior, or whether the timer is returned directly or wrapped. Although 'Get' implies a read-only action, the description adds little behavioral context beyond the tool name.

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, front-loaded sentence with no filler. Every word carries meaning, and it is appropriately sized for the tool's simplicity.

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 one-parameter get-by-ID tool, the description plus fully documented schema is nearly sufficient. It does not describe the return payload, but the absence of an output schema and the straightforward nature of the operation make this a minor gap rather than a blocking one.

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 schema describes timer_id as an integer 'Timer ID' with 100% coverage. The description's 'by ID' simply repeats that semantic without adding format, scope, or relationship details, so it does not exceed the baseline set by fully covered schema documentation.

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 'Get a specific user timer by ID' states a clear verb, resource, and selection method. It distinguishes itself from sibling CRUD tools like kaiten_list_user_timers, kaiten_create_user_timer, and kaiten_update_user_timer by emphasizing retrieval of a single item by ID.

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 implies when to use the tool: when you already have a timer_id and need one specific timer. However, it does not explicitly mention alternatives such as kaiten_list_user_timers for enumeration or kaiten_get_current_user for current-user context, so the guidance is only implied.

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