avanan_get_tenant

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

There are no annotations, so the description carries the full behavioral disclosure burden. It clearly conveys a read-style operation via 'Get' and lists returned fields, but it does not explicitly state non-mutating behavior, error handling, or not-found behavior. Basic transparency, but not 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?

A single, focused sentence states the operation, the scope, and the useful output fields. There is no filler, and the key information is front-loaded.

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 single-parameter getter, the description adequately covers what data the agent can expect by listing license, dates, user count, and expiration. Minor gaps such as not-found behavior and authorization requirements prevent a perfect score, but nothing critical is missing for basic invocation.

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 description coverage is 100%, and the parameter already has a clear type and description. The description's 'by ID' adds no new semantic meaning beyond the schema, so the baseline 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 states a specific verb and resource: 'Get details of a single customer tenant by ID.' It also names the key data fields returned, making it easy to distinguish this from sibling tools like avanan_list_tenants or avanan_get_msp_user.

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 use when a specific tenant_id is known and details are needed, but it does not explicitly say when not to use it or mention alternatives such as avanan_list_tenants for enumeration. The context is clear but not prescriptive.

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